Awesome README curates examples and resources for creating project README files.

github.com/matiassingers/awesome-readme
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About Awesome README

This GitHub repository maintains a list of example project README files. It notes elements used in the examples, such as images, screenshots, GIFs, and text formatting, with short descriptions of structure including banners, badges, tables of contents, and installation instructions.

Key features

  • List of example README files from software projects
  • Short notes describing the structure of each example
  • Coverage of images, screenshots, GIFs, and text formatting
  • Examples with tables of contents and installation sections
  • Examples with project banners, logos, and badges
Best for: People writing or revising README files for software projects.
Good for
  • Collects multiple README examples with structural notes
  • Lists elements such as images, screenshots, GIFs, and text formatting
Watch out for
  • Contributing requires a GitHub account

Awesome README at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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