Generate Documentation for Your Open-Source Project
Create a welcoming, contributor-friendly docs site that drives adoption. ReadmeBot generates installation guides, API reference, contributing docs, and more — hosted and auto-updated.
Free for public repos. No account needed.
First impressions matter
An open-source project lives or dies by its documentation. Potential users decide within seconds whether to try your project. ReadmeBot generates a full docs site with getting started guides, API reference, and architecture overview that hook readers immediately.
Lower the contribution barrier
ReadmeBot includes contributing guidelines, development setup instructions, and code of conduct references. Multi-page docs make it easy for contributors to find exactly what they need.
Automated and always current
ReadmeBot reads your actual codebase — dependencies, scripts, and project structure — so the generated docs always match reality. Nightly auto-updates keep everything fresh as your code evolves.
Frequently asked questions
Does it add a licence section?
Yes. ReadmeBot detects your LICENCE file and includes the appropriate badge and reference in the README.
Will it generate contributing guidelines?
ReadmeBot includes a contributing section with setup instructions, branch naming conventions, and PR guidelines based on your project structure.
Does it work with monorepos?
Yes. ReadmeBot analyses workspace configurations (npm workspaces, Cargo workspaces, etc.) and documents the multi-package structure.