daily-note

Capture daily accomplishments, decisions, insights, and next steps in a structured note template.

3|Updated May 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mahg-es/araya --skill daily-note-mahg-es
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Skill: daily-note
Source: https://github.com/mahg-es/araya/tree/main/skills/daily-note
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mahg-es/araya --skill daily-note-mahg-es

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture structured daily knowledge — what was accomplished, what was learned, what decisions were made, and what's next — building a personal knowledge base that compounds over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-of-day capture of activities, decisions, insights, and next steps to preserve institutional memory.
  • Lightweight PKM workflow for solo professionals, students, and knowledge workers.
  • Use Case: summarize a day to inform future projects, retrospective reviews, and personal growth.

Quick Start

Record today's activities by filling in the daily note template to capture accomplishments, decisions, insights, open questions, and tomorrow's plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about daily-note

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

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How do I capture daily knowledge for personal knowledge management?

You capture daily knowledge for personal knowledge management by logging structured entries at the end of each day. This Skill uses a daily-note template to record accomplishments, decisions, insights, open questions, and tomorrow's plan for future search and retrieval.

What is the best way to log daily decisions and insights for future retrieval?

The best way to log daily decisions and insights is using a structured daily note format with dedicated sections. This Skill generates an output with frontmatter-driven metadata and narrative sections, making your daily entries suitable for long-term search and retrieval.

How do I structure a daily note to preserve accomplishments and lessons learned?

You structure a daily note to preserve accomplishments and lessons learned by filling in a predefined template. The Skill organizes your daily context into specific sections: Accomplishments, Decisions, Insights, Open Questions, and Tomorrow's Plan.

Can I use this daily note workflow for solo professional productivity?

Yes, you can use this daily note workflow for solo professional productivity. It provides a lightweight personal knowledge management workflow designed specifically for solo professionals, students, and knowledge workers building long-term context.

Do I need any specific dependencies to start taking structured daily notes?

No, you do not need any specific dependencies to start taking structured daily notes. This Skill operates independently without requiring external components or modules, allowing you to immediately capture your daily activities and next steps.

How does a daily note template help build long-term context?

A daily note template helps build long-term context by consistently preserving institutional memory and outcomes. By summarizing daily activities, decisions, and insights, the structured format compounds over time to inform future projects and retrospective reviews.