add-reference

To format references consistently, the system applies type-specific templates for blogs, podcasts, lectures, and conferences based on extracted metadata. It ensures each entry follows the correct markdown structure and icon for its specific category.

Metadata extraction works by crawling provided source URLs to capture required fields like title, author or speaker, date, and descriptions. This gathered information is then used to automatically populate the correct markdown template for the reference entry.

You need to use SOLUTIONS.md when the submitted content is a hacking how-to or automation guide, while REFERENCES.md is used for general mentions, articles, talks, and podcasts. The system applies rules to automatically categorize content during insertion.

Yes, you can use this to organize conference and summit mentions by placing entries into the correct year-ordered section of the references file. It also updates the table of contents automatically when a new year section is introduced.

Supported reference types include podcasts, blogs, lectures, summits, GSoC projects, conferences, awards, and tool or product mentions. Each type receives its specific icon and format template during the markdown insertion process.