A console application that generates README, CONTRIBUTING, and CODE_OF_CONDUCT markdown files based on user input.
First, clone this repository using your preferred method, SSH:
git clone git@github.com:thadkingcole/readme_generator.git
or HTTPS:
git clone https://github.com/thadkingcole/readme_generator.git
Once the repo is cloned, navigate into its root directory and run "npm i" to install the app.
cd readme_generator
npm i
See demo video, or follow the following instructions.
Using your preferred console, navigate to the root directory of the repo where you want markdown files generated. Then enter "readme-gen"
readme-gen
Follow and answer the prompts as they appear.
Once all prompts have been answered, the app generates the following files:
CONTRIBUTINGgen.mdREADMEgen.mdCODE_OF_CONDUCT.md(if user replied yes to contributor covenant prompt)
Review these files and make any desired changes. Once all changes have been made, delete the "gen" from the file names. This allows github to use the files and allows the files to link to each other.
Your contribution is most welcome! Please refer to the contributing guidelines when making contributions to this project.
Please note that this project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By Participating in this project, you agree to abide by its terms.
There are no pre-operational tests. Follow the installation & usage instructions to try the app for yourself!
Please direct any and all questions to thadkingcole or via email at thadjcole@gmail.com.
MIT copyright (c) 2020 Thaddeus Cole.