Overview
Reponote is an AI-driven service that creates professional README.md files for repositories, currently focused on GitHub. It walks you through a read-only repository integration, lets you customize which files to include, and generates the README for review before you publish or download. Features include selective file inclusion by browsing the repo tree, rules that inline small files and summarize larger ones to keep the README concise, and guidance to include key config files while excluding tests or temporary files. Drafts are editable before publishing, and the tool provides built-in troubleshooting tips such as re-authenticating to refresh GitHub tokens and verifying repo permissions. Integrations and roadmap notes indicate GitHub publishing by default, with GitLab and Bitbucket coming soon. The pricing page shows a freemium model with a Free plan and a Pro plan, complemented by a free trial. Privacy and security claims emphasize no storage of repository contents, encrypted token storage, and read-only permissions by default. Documentation is available at the Docs page.
Key Features
Selective file inclusion
Browse the repository file tree and pick which files or directories to include in the generated README.
File handling rules
Files under ~1500 characters are included directly; larger files are summarized to keep the README concise.
Encouraged inclusion of key files
Prompts inclusion of config files like package.json and requirements.txt, main app files, and setup scripts while suggesting excluding tests or temp files.
Drafts editable before publishing
Generated READMEs can be edited before you publish or download.
Troubleshooting guidance
Built-in tips such as re-authenticating to refresh tokens and adjusting file selection to resolve generation failures.
GitHub publishing workflow
Supports publish flow to GitHub (edit & commit) with read-only by default, and a direct publish/download option.
Who Can Use This Tool?
- Developers:Generate README.md files for repositories, publish or download them, and customize included files.
Pricing Plans
For professional developers
- ✓unlimited READMEs
- ✓pro-tier models (GPT-4.1)
- ✓all integrations (coming soon)
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓No storage of repository contents
- ✓Read-only permissions by default
- ✓Encrypted token storage
- ✓Explicit privacy stance that content is not retained
- ✓Clear documentation and help resources
✗ Cons
- ✗No visible contact/support page
- ✗Roadmap items may be incomplete
- ✗No annual pricing details on pricing page
- ✗Some minor formatting issues on privacy page
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