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Journal

Create and manage Journelly.org journal entries with GPS and weather metadata.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#org-mode#journal#weather#journelly#gps
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vdemeester/home --skill journal-vdemeester
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Journal
Source: https://github.com/vdemeester/home/tree/main/dots/.config/claude/skills/Journal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vdemeester/home --skill journal-vdemeester

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables creating and managing Journelly-format journal entries with org-mode compatibility and weather/location metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Journelly Entries: Create entries with GPS and weather metadata.
  • Org-Mode Compatibility: Journal contents can be edited in Emacs and linked with Denote/ORG.

Quick Start

Create today’s entry with location and weather data using the Journelly manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about Journal

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create journal entries with org-mode and sync them across devices?▼

Journelly-format org-mode journal entries store GPS and weather metadata while maintaining compatibility with Emacs editing and the Journelly iOS app. Entries are managed through a Bash CLI wrapper that integrates with org-mode files for seamless cross-device syncing and reverse-chronological retrieval.

Can I add weather and location data to my org-mode journal automatically?▼

Yes. This Skill generates journal entries with optional GPS and weather metadata embedded in Journelly.org org-mode format. The JSON-formatted outputs and Emacs Lisp core functions handle metadata capture and storage automatically during entry creation.

What's the best way to manage and search journal entries in org-mode?▼

Org-mode journal entries created through this Skill are stored in reverse-chronological order and support full-text search and retrieval via CLI. Integration with Denote and ORG-linked workflows enables efficient browsing, filtering, and cross-referencing of historical journal data.

Does org-mode journaling work with the Journelly iOS app?▼

Yes. This Skill maintains Journelly.org format compatibility for seamless integration with the Journelly iOS app. Entries created in org-mode sync bidirectionally, and the Bash CLI wrapper supports JSON-formatted outputs for app communication.

Can I use Emacs batch processing to automate journal entry generation?▼

Yes. Emacs batch processing and Emacs Lisp core functions enable programmatic journal entry generation, updates, and retrieval. The Skill satisfies requirements for automated entry creation with GPS and weather metadata without manual Emacs session interaction.

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