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Food Journal Database

Organize and analyze daily food journal entries in Markdown files.

Updated Nov 30, 2025
Search Tags:#markdown#nutrition#daily-notes#calorie-tracking#food-journal#nutritional-facts
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcopeg/diary --skill food-journal-database
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Food Journal Database
Source: https://github.com/marcopeg/diary/tree/main/.github/skills/food-journal-db
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcopeg/diary --skill food-journal-database

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Food Journal Database provides a Markdown-based structure to store and read daily food journal entries with detailed nutritional information, including guidance to recalculate nutritional facts and write brief analysis after each update.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Markdown notes under {root}/food-journal to store daily entries.
  • Daily Note File named YYYY-MM-DD.md to organize entries chronologically.
  • Nutritional Facts tables with totals and per-entry sections (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, etc.).
  • Optional GOALS.md to define user goals and track progress over time.

Quick Start

Create or update a daily entry under food-journal with a YYYY-MM-DD.md file and fill the sections as described.

Frequently Asked Questions about Food Journal Database

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track daily nutritional totals in a markdown food journal?▼

To track daily nutritional totals in a markdown food journal, you create daily note files named YYYY-MM-DD.md and use structured nutritional facts tables to log entries and automatically calculate daily totals.

What is the best way to organize calorie tracking notes chronologically?▼

Organizing calorie tracking notes chronologically requires storing daily entries in a consistent folder structure, using date-formatted markdown files (YYYY-MM-DD.md) to separate meals like Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Can I define and track personal nutrition goals within markdown notes?▼

You can define and track personal nutrition goals within markdown notes by creating an optional GOALS.md file to establish targets and monitor progress over time alongside daily food entries.

How do I analyze per-entry nutritional facts for each meal?▼

Analyzing per-entry nutritional facts requires applying frontmatter configuration to your daily markdown notes, allowing the system to recalculate nutritional facts and generate a brief analysis after each update.

Do I need a specific folder structure for markdown nutrition tracking?▼

Yes, markdown nutrition tracking requires a consistent folder structure, specifically placing daily note files under a designated root food-journal directory to organize entries and calculate totals properly.

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