GitHub README Generator — Professional Docs in Minutes
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Create professional GitHub repository documentation without writing Markdown by hand. Select your project type, fill in details, toggle sections on/off, and see a live GitHub-style preview instantly. Includes auto-generated Table of Contents, badge builder, tech stack icon grid, contributing guide, and markdown lint warnings.
my-awesome-project
A short description of your project.
📋 Table of Contents
📖 About
A short description of your project.
✨ Features
⚙️ Installation
npm install my-awesome-project
🚀 Usage
import { myFunc } from 'my-awesome-project';const result = myFunc({ option: 'value' });
console.log(result);
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are always welcome!
See CONTRIBUTING.md for ways to get started.
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')git push origin feature/amazing-feature)⚖️ License
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a GitHub README professional?
A professional README has: a clear title and one-line description, status badges (build, version, license), a concise About section explaining the problem it solves, a feature list with emojis, a tech stack section with visual badges, clear installation commands in code blocks, usage examples with real code, a contributing guide, and a license section. Keep it concise — under 200 lines is ideal.
How does auto Table of Contents work?
When the Table of Contents section is enabled, the generator scans all other enabled sections and generates a Markdown list of anchor links — each linking to the corresponding section heading. GitHub automatically creates anchor IDs for headings. The TOC updates immediately when you add, remove, or reorder sections.
Should I use emojis in my README headings?
Emojis in headings (like ✨ Features, ⚙️ Installation, 🚀 Usage) are widely used in modern open-source READMEs. They add visual hierarchy and make sections easier to scan. All major GitHub projects (like Create React App, Vite, etc.) use this style. CalcNation's README generator includes appropriate emojis for each section by default.
Can I edit the generated README after downloading?
Yes — the downloaded README.md is a plain text Markdown file. Open it in VS Code, Notepad, or any text editor. GitHub also has a built-in web editor for README files — click the pencil icon on your repository README and edit directly. The generated README is a starting point — customize it with project-specific details, screenshots, and examples.
What is the difference between README.md and docs/?
README.md is the entry-point documentation shown directly on GitHub and npm. It should be concise and cover getting started. docs/ folder (or a GitHub Wiki) is for detailed reference documentation, tutorials, architecture diagrams, and API documentation. For most small projects, a comprehensive README is sufficient. Use docs/ only when your documentation grows beyond what a README can hold.
How to add screenshots or GIFs to a GitHub README?
Upload your screenshot or GIF to your repository (create an assets/ or .github/ folder), then use the GitHub file URL in the image markdown: . For GIFs, tools like LICEcap (Windows) or Kap (Mac) record screen demos. Enable the Screenshots section and enter your image URL in the generator.