Do I need git installed to use this?

Yes, this skill uses Bash commands like git rev-parse and git branch to extract information from your local repository.

Where is the best place to use this skill?

It is ideal for files located in research folders, handoff directories, or any implementation plans that require an audit trail.

What information does this skill collect?

It collects the current date/time with timezone, git commit hash, branch name, repository name, and a formatted timestamp for filenames.

How is the metadata formatted?

The skill provides metadata in a clean list for quick reference and in a YAML frontmatter block ready to be pasted into the top of Markdown files.

Spec Metadata Generator

Name: Spec Metadata Generator
Author: nstrayer

bynstrayer

Learning & Documentation

Automates the generation of standardized git and timestamp metadata for research documents, specifications, and project handoffs.

About

The Spec Metadata Generator streamlines the creation of professional research and planning documentation by automatically extracting critical contextual metadata directly from your environment. It utilizes Bash commands to gather precise timestamps, current git branches, commit hashes, and repository names, ensuring all your specifications and handoff documents include accurate versioning and audit trails. By outputting data in a standardized YAML frontmatter format, it maintains consistency across your documentation lifecycle.

Key Features

Automatic git commit and branch extraction
0 GitHub stars
Standardized filename timestamp generation
YAML frontmatter formatting for Markdown files
Real-time timestamp generation with timezone support
Repository root and name identification

Use Cases

Generating handoff documents for team collaboration
Documenting implementation plans with precise version tracking
Creating research documents in structured planning directories

About

Key Features

Automatic git commit and branch extraction
0 GitHub stars
Standardized filename timestamp generation
YAML frontmatter formatting for Markdown files
Real-time timestamp generation with timezone support
Repository root and name identification

Use Cases

Generating handoff documents for team collaboration
Documenting implementation plans with precise version tracking
Creating research documents in structured planning directories