RichardLitt/standard-readme
A standard style for README files
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standard-readme gained 159 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 6.4K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 579 stars a year. It ranks #167 among JavaScript repositories and #1,916 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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19
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2037
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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STATUS TODAY
standard-readme has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2037. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
standard-readme is an open-source project written in JavaScript: A standard style for README files.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in docs, documentation, readme. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install standard-readme⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
standard-readme coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed standard-readme into JavaScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install standard-readme using your package manager: `npm install standard-readme`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for standard-readme.
Import standard-readme into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `standard-readme --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
RichardLitt/standard-readme is currently ranked #1,916 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does standard-readme do? +
A standard style for README files
What language is standard-readme written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: docs, documentation, readme, readme-standard, standard.
Is standard-readme actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does standard-readme have? +
standard-readme has 6,373 stars and 2,505 forks on GitHub.
How does standard-readme rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 6,373 stars, RichardLitt/standard-readme is ranked #1,916 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #167 among JavaScript projects.
What license is standard-readme distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
