baoyu-format-markdown

Format Markdown content with YAML frontmatter, headings, bold emphasis, and lists.

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Search Tags:#typography #writing #markdown #consistency #formatting #frontmatter

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills --skill baoyu-format-markdown-jimliu

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Skill: baoyu-format-markdown
Source: https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills/tree/main/skills/baoyu-format-markdown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JimLiu/baoyu-skills --skill baoyu-format-markdown-jimliu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires remark-cjk-friendly, remark-frontmatter, remark-gfm, remark-parse, remark-stringify, unified, unist-util-visit, yaml, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Formats plain text or markdown files into well-structured documents by applying YAML frontmatter, consistent headings, bold emphasis, and properly formatted lists and code blocks. This ensures consistency, readability, and easier publication.

Core Features & Use Cases

Frontmatter generation and updates (title, slug, summary) to enable better discovery and navigation.
Structured formatting of headings, bold highlights, and lists to improve readability in documentation or articles.
Use Case: Convert a rough draft or plain text note into a publication-ready markdown file with {filename}-formatted.md.

Quick Start

Format the file you provide into a well-structured {filename}-formatted.md with frontmatter and improved typography.

Frequently Asked Questions about baoyu-format-markdown

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I format plain text into structured markdown with YAML frontmatter?▼

Markdown formatting applies YAML frontmatter, consistent headings, bold emphasis, and clean lists to plain text. It generates a publication-ready {filename}-formatted.md file while ensuring non-destructive text changes and preserving your original voice.

Can I update existing markdown frontmatter fields like title and slug without rewriting the content?▼

Markdown formatting updates YAML frontmatter fields such as title, slug, and summary when needed. It operates non-destructively on existing markdown files, preserving your voice while ensuring frontmatter consistency for better discovery and navigation.

Does markdown formatting work with GFM and CJK characters?▼

Markdown formatting supports GFM and CJK characters through remark-gfm and remark-cjk-friendly dependencies. It parses and stringifies markdown content ensuring typography consistency and proper handling of CJK text elements.

What is the best way to convert a rough draft into publication-ready markdown?▼

Markdown formatting converts rough drafts into publication-ready files by applying structured headings, bold highlights, and properly formatted lists and code blocks. It outputs a clean {filename}-formatted.md document with minimal text changes and improved readability.

Will markdown formatting alter my original writing style or text content?▼

Markdown formatting is non-destructive and preserves your voice throughout the process. It applies structural formatting like headings and lists while making minimal text changes to ensure your original content remains intact.