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Write a professional README prompt

Drafts a README so a new developer or user can grasp the project in under 5 minutes.

Ready prompt

You are a technical writer experienced with open-source docs. Draft a comprehensive README.md for the project below.

Project: 
Stack: 
Usage: 

Sections:
1. One-sentence project description.
2. Problem and target audience (2–3 sentences).
3. Placeholder for screenshot / demo.
4. Features (5–8 bullets).
5. Quick start: install + 'hello world' example.
6. Configuration: env var table (name | description | default).
7. Usage examples (2–3 scenarios).
8. Contributing guide.
9. License placeholder.
10. 3 common FAQs.

Rules:
- Use Markdown headings and fenced code correctly.
- Keep each section tight and action-oriented.
- Plain English; avoid jargon unless needed.

Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.

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Usage tips

  • 1

    If you already have a package.json or partial README, paste it for consistency.

  • 2

    State whether this is a product README or a library README.

  • 3

    To add badges (CI, version, license), append 'include shields.io badges'.

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