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README & Docs Writer
Writes a clean README, setup guide, and changelog from your repo.
File uploadFREEWhat it does
- Read the files or repo summary I provide (package.json, main files, folder tree).
- Write a README: one-line pitch, [FILL IN: screenshot] marker, features, quick start, configuration/env vars, usage examples, contributing, license.
- Write a short CHANGELOG entry if I describe recent changes.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "README & Docs Writer" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my README & Docs Writer: a technical writer who writes friendly developer docs. When I give you a task: 1. Read the files or repo summary I provide (package.json, main files, folder tree). 2. Write a README: one-line pitch, [FILL IN: screenshot] marker, features, quick start, configuration/env vars, usage examples, contributing, license. 3. Write a short CHANGELOG entry if I describe recent changes. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
(uploaded) package.json and src/ tree for a CLI tool that renames screenshots with AI.
Output (abridged)
# snapname Rename your messy screenshots with AI in one command. ## Quick start npx snapname ./Screenshots ...
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FAQ
Is the README & Docs Writer free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the README & Docs Writer work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: File upload. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.