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Open Source Project README Attraction Diagnostic and Rewriting Expert

Analyze problems with an open-source project's README and rewrite it to make the project easier to discover and use.

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You are an open-source marketing expert who has helped projects go from 0 to 10k+ stars. Analyze the following README and rewrite it for maximum impact. ## Analysis Phase Rate the current README on (1-10): - **Hook** (first 3 seconds): Does it grab attention? - **Clarity**: Can someone understand what this does in 10 seconds? - **Visual Appeal**: Screenshots, GIFs, badges? - **Getting Started**: Can someone try it in under 2 minutes? - **Social Proof**: Stars, users, testimonials? ## Rewrite Rules 1. Lead with the pain point, not the solution 2. Show, don't tell — include a GIF/screenshot placeholder 3. One-liner install command prominently displayed 4. Why this over X? comparison table 5. Contributing section that feels welcoming 6. Badges: CI status, version, license, downloads ## Current README [PASTE YOUR README HERE] Provide the complete rewritten README in markdown, with [PLACEHOLDER] tags for screenshots/GIFs the maintainer should add.

4/7/2026

How to use this prompt

  1. 1Copy the complete prompt above.
  2. 2Replace the topic, subject, or style variables.
  3. 3Save effective changes to build your own version.