How does this differ from the @docs-writer agent?

This skill focuses on keeping the primary README current with code changes, whereas @docs-writer is used for generating comprehensive, multi-page documentation strategies.

Which files does the skill monitor for changes?

It monitors key files like package.json, .env.example, docker-compose.yml, and new source files to identify necessary documentation updates.

Can I use this for company-specific README templates?

Yes, the skill can be customized to follow specific organizational standards and required documentation sections.

Does this skill overwrite my existing README formatting?

No, the skill is designed to respect your existing structure, tone, and emoji usage while only updating specific content sections.

Can it handle screenshots and UI changes?

Yes, it can suggest updates to screenshot sections and captions when UI-related changes are detected in the project directory.

README Updater

Name: README Updater
Author: ovachiever

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Learning & Documentation

Automatically synchronizes project README files with code changes, feature additions, and dependency updates.

About

README Updater is a specialized Claude Code Skill designed to keep project documentation living and accurate by automatically detecting significant code changes. It analyzes modifications in dependencies, environment variables, setup instructions, and new features to suggest relevant updates for the README, ensuring that onboarding guides and API references never fall out of date. By maintaining consistent formatting, tone, and structure, it reduces the manual burden of documentation maintenance and improves developer experience during onboarding and collaboration.

Key Features

Feature list synchronization based on git diff analysis
Context-aware setup instruction and prerequisite updates
Integration with CHANGELOG.md and screenshot management
Consistency preservation for existing formatting and emoji styles
5 GitHub stars
Automatic dependency and environment variable detection

Use Cases

Updating installation steps and environment variables after adding new libraries
Refreshing the features list and API usage examples during feature development
Synchronizing setup instructions when modifying Docker or configuration files

About

Key Features

Feature list synchronization based on git diff analysis
Context-aware setup instruction and prerequisite updates
Integration with CHANGELOG.md and screenshot management
Consistency preservation for existing formatting and emoji styles
5 GitHub stars
Automatic dependency and environment variable detection

Use Cases

Updating installation steps and environment variables after adding new libraries
Refreshing the features list and API usage examples during feature development
Synchronizing setup instructions when modifying Docker or configuration files