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README Generator
Create a professional GitHub README.md in a minute — fill in the form, copy the Markdown
About the GitHub README Generator
Generate a professional README.md for your GitHub project in about a minute. Fill in the project name, a one-line description, features, installation commands and a usage example — the generator writes clean Markdown with the sections a good README needs.
Add your repository (username/repo) to include shields.io badges for license, stars, last commit and open issues. Toggle a table of contents, a roadmap with task-list checkboxes and a contributing guide, and pick a license (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL 3.0 or BSD 3-Clause). Switch to Preview to see how the README will look, then copy it or download README.md.
Your answers are saved in your browser, so you can come back and adjust them later. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use README Generator
- Describe the project. Enter the name, a short description and, optionally, your GitHub repository for badges.
- Add the details. List features (one per line), installation commands and a usage example; choose a license.
- Preview and export. Check the Preview tab, then copy the Markdown or download README.md and commit it to your repository root.
Features
- Badges from shields.io
- Features, installation and usage sections
- Code examples with syntax highlighting
- Optional table of contents
- Roadmap with task-list checkboxes
- Contributing guide
- MIT, Apache, GPL and BSD licenses
- Live preview
- Download README.md
Frequently asked questions
What should a good README include?
A clear name and one-sentence description, a screenshot or demo, installation steps, a minimal usage example, configuration options, how to contribute and the license. Read our README template guide for details.
Where do I put the README.md file?
In the root folder of your repository. GitHub shows it automatically on the repository’s main page.
How do the badges work?
Badges are images from shields.io that read live data from your public GitHub repository, such as the license and number of stars.
Is the README generator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
Can I edit the README after generating it?
Yes. Copy it into the Markdown editor to add screenshots, extra sections or GitHub alerts.