Does this skill update my note metadata?

Yes, it automatically adds an 'archived' date and a 'status: completed' field to the YAML frontmatter before moving the items.

Can I archive a single note or do I have to archive an entire folder?

The skill is flexible and can handle single notes, specific project folders, or entire area contents based on your current needs.

Does Vault Archive check for broken links?

Yes, as part of the pre-archive checklist, it identifies active references from other notes and warns you before proceeding with the move.

How do I undo an archival action?

The skill provides specific undo guidance which involves moving the file back to its original location and removing the archival metadata fields.

What happens to the folder structure when I archive an item?

Vault Archive preserves the original source folder prefix within the archive directory, ensuring that the context of the files remains intact for future reference.

Vault Archive

Name: Vault Archive
Author: xavierchoi

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Productivity & Workflow

Archives completed projects and inactive resources within a digital vault while preserving metadata and structural hierarchy.

About

Vault Archive is a specialized utility for Claude Code designed to maintain a clean and organized digital workspace by automating the archival process. It systematically moves completed tasks, outdated notes, and finished project folders into a dedicated archive directory while preserving the original folder structure to maintain context. The skill ensures data integrity by updating YAML frontmatter with archival timestamps, checking for active links, and offering to synchronize Maps of Content (MOCs), making it an essential tool for users managing complex knowledge bases or project repositories.

Key Features

Automatic YAML frontmatter updates with archival dates and completion status
Detailed confirmation flow including note counts and last modified dates
Pre-archive validation to check for active links and task completion
Automated movement of items to 04_Archive with folder structure preservation
Map of Content (MOC) synchronization to reflect archival status
9 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Moving outdated research or reference notes to long-term storage
Closing out a multi-file project folder after successful completion
Cleaning up active workspaces by relocating abandoned or inactive drafts

About

Key Features

Automatic YAML frontmatter updates with archival dates and completion status
Detailed confirmation flow including note counts and last modified dates
Pre-archive validation to check for active links and task completion
Automated movement of items to 04_Archive with folder structure preservation
Map of Content (MOC) synchronization to reflect archival status
9 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Moving outdated research or reference notes to long-term storage
Closing out a multi-file project folder after successful completion
Cleaning up active workspaces by relocating abandoned or inactive drafts