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README generator

Build a good README.md with badges, install steps and sections, with a preview.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About README generator

Fill in your project name, description, install steps, usage, features, contributing notes and license, add badges, and get a ready README.md with a live preview. A good README answers three questions fast: what it does, how to install it and how to use it with a small example.

How to use README generator

  1. Fill in project name, description and install steps.
  2. Tick the sections and badges you want.
  3. Copy the README.md from the preview into your repository.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a good README include?

A short description, installation steps, a usage example, how to contribute and the license. Screenshots and badges help but are optional.

How long should a README be?

Long enough to explain what the project does, how to install it and how to use it. Add more only if people ask the same questions again.

Should I include screenshots?

For apps and interfaces, yes. Add image links in Markdown after generating, since the README is plain text.

Is README generator free?

Yes. README generator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put README generator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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