A command-line tool that generates standardized README files for Node.js modules by extracting metadata from package.json.
common-readme is a command-line tool that generates standardized README files for Node.js modules. It extracts metadata from package.json and creates a structured markdown document following principles of cognitive funneling, helping developers produce consistent documentation with minimal effort.
Node.js module authors who want to create professional, consistent READMEs quickly, and developers who frequently evaluate npm packages and benefit from standardized documentation formats.
It saves time by automating README boilerplate, ensures consistency across projects, and improves module usability by adhering to a community-informed structure that helps consumers quickly understand what a module does.
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Pulls module name, description, and license directly from package.json, minimizing manual configuration as stated in the README under 'No surprises'.
Organizes content from general overview to specific details, helping readers quickly assess relevance, inspired by Perl's CPAN and explained in the 'Common format' section.
Generates plain markdown files without proprietary formats or lock-in, ensuring compatibility with any tooling, as highlighted in the 'No lock in' principle.
Provides pre-populated section stubs for Usage, API, and Examples, allowing authors to focus on content rather than structure, mentioned in the 'Usage' section.
The README structure is predefined and not easily customizable, which might not fit projects needing unique sections or layouts beyond the standard template.
It's a CLI tool run once; it doesn't support continuous updates or integration with code changes, requiring manual regeneration for updates.
Designed specifically for Node.js modules reliant on package.json, making it unsuitable for projects in other languages or without this file.