github-presence
When the user wants to optimize their GitHub profile, README, or project discoverability. Trigger phrases include "GitHub README," "README optimization," "GitHub profile," "GitHub stars," "GitHub discoverability," "awesome lists," or "GitHub marketing.
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill github-presence --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# GitHub Presence ## When to Use Use this skill when you need when the user wants to optimize their GitHub profile, README, or project discoverability. Trigger phrases include "GitHub README," "README optimization," "GitHub profile," "GitHub stars," "GitHub discoverability," "awesome lists," or "GitHub marketing.". GitHub is where developers evaluate your project before trying it. This skill covers README optimization, profile READMEs, discoverability through topics and awesome lists, and using GitHub features for marketing. --- ## Before You Start 1. Read `.agents/developer-audience-context.md` if it exists 2. Audit your current GitHub presence (profile, pinned repos, READMEs) 3. Understand: GitHub is often the first technical evaluation — optimize accordingly --- ## README Structure ### The Anatomy of a Great README | Section | Purpose | Required? | |---------|---------|-----------| | **Logo/Banner** | Brand recognition, visual appeal | Recommended | | **Badges** | Quick trust signals, status | Recommended | | **One-liner** | What it does in one sentence | Required | | **Hero example** | Immediate "what does it look like?" | Highly recommended | | **Features** | Why use this over
- When to Use
- Before You Start
- README Structure
- The Anatomy of a Great README
- README Template
- Badges That Matter
- Trust Signal Badges
- Community Badges
- Badge Services
- Badge Examples
- Profile README
- Setting Up Profile README
- Profile README Structure
- Profile README Best Practices
What does the github-presence skill do?
When the user wants to optimize their GitHub profile, README, or project discoverability. Trigger phrases include "GitHub README," "README optimization," "GitHub profile," "GitHub stars," "GitHub discoverability," "awesome lists," or "GitHub marketing.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill github-presence --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.