ccn:update-topic

Yes, this Skill preserves existing YAML frontmatter when appending timestamped entries to a topic file. It reads the file, parses the metadata, and automatically updates the last_updated date field while keeping all other frontmatter properties intact.

The best way to maintain chronological history is by appending timestamped entries with date headers to a topic note file. This Skill automates that process, formatting new content as dated entries and updating the last_updated frontmatter field to preserve an ordered, persistent history.

Yes, this Skill requires topic files to reside in a .notes/ directory. It reads and writes to this specific directory path to append timestamped entries and update frontmatter, ensuring your topic management workflow remains structurally organized.

Yes, you can update topic files without altering previous markdown entries. This Skill strictly appends new timestamped content to the file, parsing and preserving existing text and YAML frontmatter so the original insights remain completely untouched.

Yes, appending a new entry updates the YAML frontmatter automatically. When a timestamped note is added to the topic file, the Skill parses the existing frontmatter and synchronizes the last_updated date field without requiring manual intervention.