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Write Clear Readme

Category: General  ·  Sub-category: general-misc  ·  Last updated:
type:audit
Author, audit, or polish a project README — clarity, structure (Pattern A grouped collapse / Pattern B per-entry collapse), wording concision, anchor integrity. Reads the repo first, proposes diffs, applies on approval.

About this skill (catalog notes)

Write Clear Readme includes explicit scope boundaries (an explicit 'when not to use' or 'out of scope' section); at least one code block. At roughly 1,629 words the SKILL.md is on the longer end of the catalog distribution.

License
MIT
Indexed lastmod
Catalog position
General · general-misc
Indexed related skills
10

How Write Clear Readme fits the catalog

Write Clear Readme sits in the General category under the general-misc sub-topic in the ClaudSkills catalog. There are 10 related skills indexed alongside it; comparing a few before installing usually reveals which fits your workflow best.

These notes are auto-generated from features detected in the SKILL.md file and from this catalog's structure — they aren't part of the source repository.

From the source SKILL.md

<!-- Exception — disable-model-invocation: true. READMEs are high-stakes, user-facing artifacts; Claude should never autonomously decide to rewrite one based on a casual keyword. The user must explicitly invoke via /write-clear-readme. The when_to_use keywords still help the user discover the skill in the / menu listing (per claude-code-skills.md, skill listing is independent from model auto-invocation). -->

What this skill does

Write Clear Readme is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

Who uses this skill

The Write Clear Readme Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 116,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/write-clear-readme/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\write-clear-readme\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Pro

One-click install via the desktop app

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the Write Clear Readme Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/write-clear-readme/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Write Clear Readme skill do?
Author, audit, or polish a project README — clarity, structure (Pattern A grouped collapse / Pattern B per-entry collapse), wording concision, anchor integrity. Reads the repo first, proposes diffs, applies on approval.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Write Clear Readme skill?
Use Write Clear Readme when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Write Clear Readme" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Write Clear Readme skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Write Clear Readme is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

Attribution & license

Cite this skill

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APA
ClaudSkills. (2026). Write Clear Readme [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/write-clear-readme/
BibTeX
@misc{write-clear-readme-2026,
  author    = {ClaudSkills},
  title     = {Write Clear Readme [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/write-clear-readme/}
}

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