How do I map the output to my files?

The skill output is designed to be mapped directly to YAML fields: 'Current Date/Time' maps to 'date:', 'Git Commit Hash' to 'git_commit:', 'Branch Name' to 'branch:', and 'Repository Name' to 'repository:'.

Can I use this outside of a Git repository?

Yes, if the skill is run outside of a Git repository, it will still return the current date and time line while omitting the Git-specific fields.

How does this help with project traceability?

By embedding the specific Git commit and branch into your project documentation, you can link your notes and summaries to the exact state of the codebase at that point in time.

Is this skill compatible with Markdown?

Absolutely, it is specifically designed to generate the metadata headers commonly used at the top of Markdown files for static site generators and documentation tools.

What metadata does the Frontmatter skill provide?

It provides the current date and time, the latest Git commit hash, the active branch name, and the repository name.

Frontmatter Metadata Generator

Name: Frontmatter Metadata Generator
Author: mchowning

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Gestión de Contenido

Automates the generation of YAML frontmatter metadata for structured documentation and research files.

The Frontmatter skill streamlines the documentation process by automatically capturing and formatting essential metadata such as current timestamps, Git commit hashes, branch names, and repository details. It is an essential tool for developers and researchers who need to maintain strict traceability in their work, ensuring that every plan, research log, or work summary is accurately tagged with the precise state of the environment at the time of creation. By converting system and Git information into YAML-compatible fields, it eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors in project documentation.

Características Principales

01Standardized ISO-style timestamping

02Context-aware repository name identification

03Graceful fallback for non-git directory environments

04Automatic YAML-compatible metadata generation

05Real-time Git commit hash and branch tracking

060 GitHub stars

Casos de Uso

01Automating documentation headers for work summaries

02Maintaining version history context within Markdown files

03Creating traceable research logs and project plans

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mchowning/claude-code-plugins frontmatter

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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