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GitHub README generator

Build beautiful GitHub repository READMEs and profile markdown pages. Select tech stack pills, format install and run commands, configure env variable tables, and export instant GitHub Flavored Markdown.

Runs entirely in your browser

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About this tool

A good README is the front door to a repository or a GitHub profile, but assembling one — badges, a tech-stack section, install and run instructions, environment variable tables — is repetitive. This generator lets you build a modular README by selecting the sections you want, with tech-stack pills and formatted command blocks, and exports clean GitHub Flavored Markdown with a live preview.

Working from a structured builder means you are prompted for the sections readers expect and the Markdown comes out correctly formatted, rather than staring at a blank file. It works for both project repositories and the special profile README that appears on your GitHub page.

It runs in your browser, so it is instant. Use it to create a professional README for a new project, refresh an old one, or build a profile README that presents your work well.

Frequently asked questions

What can the README generator build?
Modular README files with badges, tech-stack pills, install and run command blocks, environment variable tables and more, exported as GitHub Flavored Markdown.
Does it work for a GitHub profile README?
Yes. It can build both repository READMEs and the profile README that appears on your GitHub account page.
Can I preview the result?
Yes. A live preview shows how the Markdown will render as you build it.
Is it done locally?
Yes. The README is generated in your browser with nothing uploaded.

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