README.md Generator

Build a README.md Without Starting From a Blank File

A good README is the difference between someone actually trying your project and bouncing off it. This generator walks through the sections every solid README needs — title, badges, features, install steps, usage example, license — and assembles them into clean Markdown as you type, with a live rendered preview so you can see exactly what it'll look like on GitHub before you commit it.

How to use it

• Fill in the project name, tagline, and a short description — these become the header and About section.
• Toggle on license, version, build status, and "PRs welcome" badges; they're generated as shields.io badge Markdown pointing at your repo.
• Add feature bullets, an install command, and a usage snippet — each gets wrapped in the right Markdown formatting automatically.
• Switch to "Show Preview" to see the rendered version, then copy the Markdown or download it directly as README.md.

Real-world use cases

Writing the README for a brand-new open-source repo before your first commit, standardizing README structure across several internal projects, or quickly drafting professional documentation for a side project you want to put on your portfolio or resume.

Frequently asked questions

What are those badge images pointing to?

They're generated via shields.io, the standard service most GitHub READMEs use for badges — the Markdown just references an image URL, so it works the moment you paste it into your repo.

Can I skip sections I don't need?

Yes — leave a field blank (like Contributing or the screenshot URL) and that section is left out of the generated file entirely.

Does the table of contents update automatically?

Yes, it only lists sections that actually have content, and the links match the section anchors GitHub generates automatically from your headings.

What license should I pick?

MIT is the most common choice for open-source projects because it's short and permissive. Apache 2.0 adds explicit patent protection, and GPL v3 requires derivative works to stay open source — pick whichever matches how you want others to use your code.

Is this an AI-generated README?

No — it's a straightforward Markdown assembler based on what you type in each field. Nothing is sent anywhere; everything happens in your browser.