Datasets:
License:
metadata
license: mit
tags:
- github-readme
- open-source
- documentation
- copywriting
- developer-tools
- readme-template
- star-growth
- claude-code
- ai-agent
- technical-writing
- open-source-marketing
- tagline
- first-screen
- affine
- gingiris
language:
- en
- zh
- ja
- ko
task_categories:
- text-generation
- summarization
GitHub README Writing System — 3-Second Conversion Framework
Craft a README that converts visitors to stars in <3 seconds. Built from AFFiNE's 0→60K star journey.
Install
npx skills add Gingiris-1031/gr-readme
Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any AI agent that supports the skills protocol.
What It Does
This skill guides you through writing a README that converts visitors into stars within the first 3 seconds of landing. It covers:
- Tagline engineering — write a one-line description that sticks
- First-screen law — what must appear above the fold
- Section-by-section copywriting — Features, Quick Start, Architecture, Contributing
- Star CTA GIF — placement and timing (front 3 screens, inline with hero or after Quick Start)
- Claude Code AI Agent Integration — dedicated section for AI-native projects
- Anti-patterns — 8 common README mistakes that kill conversions
- 30-item pre-publish checklist — covers content, visuals, links, SEO, AI-era signals
Based On
Real-world experience as ex-COO of AFFiNE (0→60K GitHub stars, $10M Pre-A). The patterns in this skill are what actually worked.
Links
- 🌐 gingiris.tools/skills/ — Browse all Gingiris skills
- 📦 GitHub standalone repo
- 🔧 skills.sh
- 📚 All skills monorepo
License
MIT-0 — free to use, modify, and distribute.