Open Source Project README Template
Use this template for projects intended for public use and contribution.
[Project Name]
[One-line description of what this project does]
License Build Status npm version
About
[2-3 sentences explaining what problem this solves and why someone would use it. Include what makes it different from alternatives if relevant.]
Features
- [Key feature 1]
- [Key feature 2]
- [Key feature 3]
Installation
[package manager install command]Requirements
- [Runtime requirement, e.g., Node.js >= 18]
- [Other dependencies if any]
Usage
[Minimal working example showing the most common use case]More Examples
[Link to examples directory or additional code samples]
Documentation
[Link to full docs if they exist separately, or expand this section]
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
Development Setup
[Commands to clone and set up for development]Running Tests
[Test command]Roadmap
- [Planned feature 1]
- [Planned feature 2]
Acknowledgments
- [Credit to inspirations, contributors, or dependencies worth highlighting]
License
[Project name] is licensed under the [License name] license. See the LICENSE file for more information.