Improve README for Better Onboarding & Clarity #1
Description
Description
First of all, great work on ResearchX
The idea of an AI-powered research document generator is highly relevant and well-executed.
While exploring the repository, I noticed that the README already contains useful information, but it could be enhanced to make onboarding even smoother for new users and contributors.
Suggested Improvements
- Add a Quick Overview / Use Case Section
- A short section explaining who ResearchX is for (students, researchers, professionals) and when to use it would help first-time readers quickly understand its value.
- Installation & Setup Steps
- Including a step-by-step setup guide (clone repo, install dependencies, environment variables for Gemini API, run locally) would greatly help new contributors.
- Feature Workflow Explanation
- A brief explanation of how document generation works (input → AI processing → export formats) would clarify the internal flow.
- Screenshots or Demo GIF
- Visuals of the UI (light/dark mode, document generation, export options) would make the project more engaging.
- Contribution Guidelines
- Adding a small section or
CONTRIBUTING.mdcould encourage more open-source contributions.
Why This Matters
Improving documentation will:
- Reduce onboarding friction
- Encourage community contributions
- Make the project easier to understand and adopt
Happy to help further if needed. Great project and excited to see where ResearchX goes