create-scratch

To create scratch files with YAML frontmatter, this skill generates a unique three-word identifier and filename, assembles standardized YAML metadata with the current date and formatted title, and saves the content as markdown in a dedicated scratches directory.

Deterministic file naming for markdown notes uses a consistent, unique identifier system instead of manual titles. It is useful for rapid note-taking, provisional ideas, and exploration where quick capture and predictable file retrieval are required.

You generate a unique filename for quick markdown notes by passing your content and a slug to the script. It automatically creates a deterministic three-word ID and standardizes the YAML frontmatter for consistent organization.

No, this scratch file automation tool requires no external dependencies. It operates independently to generate three-word identifiers, YAML frontmatter, and markdown content placement directly within your environment.

The best way to organize provisional ideas in markdown is using a dedicated directory with deterministic naming. This skill enforces saving files to a specific folder with unique three-word slugs and standardized frontmatter metadata.

The standardized frontmatter for scratch files is limited to the current date and a formatted title. It does not support custom metadata fields, ensuring strict consistency for rapid capture but limiting complex note properties.