journal

Log daily journal entries with YAML frontmatter and path-based wiki-links.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

Search Tags:#markdown #retrospective #journal #lifecycle #frontmatter #wiki-links #memory-graph

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aliyehiawi/silt-example --skill journal-aliyehiawi

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: journal
Source: https://github.com/aliyehiawi/silt-example/tree/main/journal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aliyehiawi/silt-example --skill journal-aliyehiawi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The daily ritual of capturing life events as free text and turning them into a structured memory with wiki-links that enable rich querying and narrative stitching.

Core Features & Use Cases

YAML frontmatter is enforced on every file to preserve metadata across the vault.
Path-based wiki-links and auto-generated "Linked from" sections build a semantic graph across journal and memory files.
Daily logs, retrospective index pages (monthly/yearly), and health/life milestones are captured and cross-referenced for long-term recall.
Me.md triggers and health log integration allow milestone tracking without manual bookkeeping.

Quick Start

Log a daily entry by typing /journal with free-text; the system will record it in the journal and propagate cross-file updates.

Frequently Asked Questions about journal

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I create a daily journal entry that links to other markdown files?▼

To create a daily journal entry, you type free-text input which the system records and automatically weaves into a memory graph using path-based wiki-links. It enforces YAML frontmatter on every markdown file to preserve metadata and auto-generates a "Linked from" section for cross-referencing.

What is the best way to build a knowledge graph from daily logs?▼

Building a knowledge graph from daily logs is best achieved by automatically generating path-based wiki-links and "Linked from" sections across your vault. This approach cross-references work and life entries, enforcing YAML frontmatter to maintain a semantic graph for rich querying and narrative stitching.

Does this journaling approach require YAML frontmatter on every file?▼

Yes, this journaling approach strictly enforces YAML frontmatter on every file to preserve metadata across the entire vault. This metadata standard is required to support cross-linking entities, generating Log lines, and indexing across journal and memory folders for recall.

Can I preview changes before writing cross-linked memory files?▼

Yes, you can preview changes before writing cross-linked memory files using the provided preview-diff workflow. This ensures you can review automatically generated wiki-links, updated Log lines, and the auto-generated "Linked from" sections before the system commits the updates to your folders.