audit
Installation
SKILL.md
Repository Hygiene Audit
Essential Files Checklist
| File | Purpose | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
README.md |
Project overview, quick start | First impression, onboarding |
LICENSE |
Legal terms for use | Without one, code is "all rights reserved" by default |
.gitignore |
Files to exclude from git | Prevents committing secrets, build artifacts |
.env.example |
Template for env vars | Shows structure without revealing secrets |
CONTRIBUTING.md |
How to contribute | Reduces friction for contributors |
CHANGELOG.md |
Version history | Users track what changed |
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md |
Community expectations | Required for many registries |
.gitignore Essentials
Minimum patterns for any repo:
# Secrets