doc-timestamp

Parse Markdown files to insert and update Created and Last Updated timestamps.

26|2|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sburl/CrossCheck --skill doc-timestamp
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Skill: doc-timestamp
Source: https://github.com/sburl/CrossCheck/tree/main/codex/skills/doc-timestamp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sburl/CrossCheck --skill doc-timestamp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Documentation often omits or forgets Created and Last Updated timestamps, making audits and trust harder. This tool ensures every Markdown doc includes and maintains these timestamps automatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic timestamp insertion: add missing Created and Last Updated fields to new docs.
  • Non-destructive updates: preserve existing Created dates while updating Last Updated on edits.
  • Audit readiness: bulk-check docs for stale timestamps and report or fix gaps in large repos.

Quick Start

Run the timestamp utility on your documentation folder to auto-insert and refresh Created and Last Updated fields.

Frequently Asked Questions about doc-timestamp

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically add and update timestamps in Markdown documentation?

To automatically add and update timestamps in Markdown documentation, run a timestamp utility on your documentation folder to insert missing Created and Last Updated fields and refresh them on subsequent edits.

Why do documentation files need Created and Last Updated timestamps?

Documentation files need Created and Last Updated timestamps because omitting them makes audits and trust harder. Maintaining these fields automatically ensures audit readiness and verifies document freshness across large repositories.

Can I bulk-check documentation for stale or missing timestamps?

Yes, you can bulk-check documentation for stale or missing timestamps. The utility scans large documentation repositories to report timestamp gaps and fix missing Created or Last Updated fields automatically.

Does updating the Last Updated timestamp overwrite the Created date?

Updating the Last Updated timestamp does not overwrite the Created date. The process is non-destructive and explicitly preserves the original Created date while only refreshing the Last Updated field on file modifications.

What is the best way to enforce timestamp presence across a large documentation project?

The best way to enforce timestamp presence across a large documentation project is using an automated timestamp utility that parses Markdown files and applies bulk-checks to report or fix timestamp gaps.