# style-guide_9bc63081

> For general writing advice — clear prose, Strunk's rules, and AI patterns to avoid — use the `writing-clearly-and-concisely` skill.

- Author: SkillFlow
- Repository: tools-only/X-Skills
- Version: 20260202191322
- Stars: 2
- Forks: 0
- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/tools-only/X-Skills
- Web: https://mule.run/skillshub/@@tools-only/X-Skills~style-guide_9bc63081:20260202191322

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# README Style Guide

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Name** | README Style Guide |
| **Repository** | [softaworks/agent-toolkit](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit/main/skills/crafting-effective-readmes/style-guide.md) (⭐ 383) |
| **Original Path** | `skills/crafting-effective-readmes/style-guide.md` |
| **Category** | content-creation |
| **Subcategory** | writing |
| **Tags** | content creation |
| **Created** | 2026-01-18 |
| **Updated** | 2026-01-18 |
| **File Hash** | `9bc6308113d392d7...` |

## Description

No install steps  Never assume setup is obvious
 No examples  Show, don't just tell
 Wall of text  Use headers, tables, lists
 Stale content  Add "last reviewed" date
 Generic tone  Write for YOUR audience

**Tags:** `content creation`

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*This skill is maintained by [SkillFlow](https://github.com/tools-only/SkillFlow)*
*Source: [softaworks/agent-toolkit](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit/main/skills/crafting-effective-readmes/style-guide.md)*