Can I override local configuration settings?

Yes, CLI arguments passed via the --vars flag have the highest priority and will always override local config values.

Is it safe to commit this configuration file to Git?

Yes, committing the file is recommended so the entire team shares the same documentation defaults and standards.

Where should I store the configuration file?

The configuration file must be located at .claude/readme-and-co.local.md relative to your project's root directory.

Does this skill support secret management?

No, this configuration is intended for project defaults and metadata; sensitive information or API keys should not be stored in this file.

Local Configuration for Readme-and-Co

Name: Local Configuration for Readme-and-Co
Author: aaronbassett

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Learning & Documentation

Configures project-specific defaults and documentation preferences using a local markdown configuration file.

This skill enables developers to standardize documentation workflows by setting project-wide defaults for the readme-and-co plugin via a dedicated configuration file. It simplifies README generation by pre-defining metadata like author information, licenses, and badge styles, ensuring consistency across a repository without repeating arguments in every command. By supporting configuration merging and priority levels, it offers a flexible way to manage documentation standards for individual developers or entire teams.

Key Features

01Automated badge styling and selection configuration

02Documentation update hook management to prompt for necessary changes

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04Project-specific default variables for author, license, and project metadata

05Hierarchical configuration merging with CLI override support

06Template variant selection for minimal or comprehensive documentation

Use Cases

01Standardizing README metadata across team projects to ensure uniform branding and licensing

02Reducing command-line complexity by storing reusable project details in a version-controlled config file

03Automating badge generation with consistent styles like flat-square for professional-looking repositories

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add aaronbassett/aaronbassett-marketplace using-local-config

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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