Readme.ai

Readme.ai is a developer tool that automatically generates README files for your codebase. It uses a powerful repository processing engine and advanced language models to create well-structured and detailed README files. Simply provide a URL or path to your codebase, and Readme.ai will generate a README file for you.

Benefits

• Automate: Generate detailed and structured README files with a single command.
• Customize: Select from a variety of templates, styles, badges, and more.
• Flexible: Switch between OpenAI, Ollama, Anthropic, and Gemini anytime.
• Language Agnostic: Compatible with a wide range of languages and frameworks.
• Best Practices: Ensure clean and consistent documentation across all projects.
• Smart Filtering: Intelligent file analysis with customizable .readmeaiignore patterns.
• Offline Mode: Create README files offline, without using a LLM API service.

Use Cases

Readme.ai can be used by developers to streamline the process of creating and maintaining documentation across all technical disciplines and experience levels. It is particularly useful for:

• Automating the creation of README files for new projects.
• Updating existing README files with new information.
• Ensuring consistency in documentation across multiple projects.
• Generating README files for projects written in various languages and frameworks.

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Additional Information (ONLY include if available)

Readme.ai is available on PyPI as readmeai and can be installed using pip, pipx, uv, or docker. It supports a variety of LLM API services, including OpenAI, Ollama, Anthropic, and Google Gemini. It also offers offline mode for generating README files without using a LLM API service.

Readme.ai is continually being improved with new features and enhancements. Some of the upcoming features include:

• Extend template support for various project types and programming languages.
• Develop Vscode Extension to generate README files directly in the editor.
• Develop GitHub Actions to automate documentation updates.
• Add badge packs to provide additional badge styles and options.

Contributions to Readme.ai are welcome. Developers can share their generated README files in the Show & Tell discussion category to showcase diverse documentation styles and provide real-world examples.