new_entry

Creates dated, editable notes and manages them with Git LFS.

7|1|Updated Jan 30, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/benthomasson/shared-understanding --skill new-entry

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Skill: new_entry
Source: https://github.com/benthomasson/shared-understanding/tree/main/skills/new_entry
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benthomasson/shared-understanding --skill new-entry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the tedious task of manually creating and organizing dated documentation by providing a CLI tool that auto-generates date-based directories and standardized templates for every entry.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic Chronological Organization: Creates entries under entries/YYYY/MM/DD with consistent templates.
Template-Driven Content: Produces structured markdown templates for notes, research, and project documentation.
Editor Integration: Optionally opens the new file in the user's editor after creation.
Use Case: Quickly capture meeting notes or investigation findings with a dated, reusable format.

Quick Start

Basic usage - creates entry with today's date ./new_entry investigation-findings
With custom title ./new_entry ftl2-setup "FTL2 Package Setup"
Open in editor after creation ./new_entry --edit meeting-notes "Team Meeting Notes"

Frequently Asked Questions about new_entry

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

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How do I automate creating dated markdown documentation entries from the CLI?▼

Creating dated markdown documentation entries is automated by a Python CLI tool that generates date-based directories and standardized templates. It organizes files under an entries/YYYY/MM/DD folder structure for consistent knowledge logging.

What is the best way to organize meeting notes and investigation findings chronologically?▼

Organizing meeting notes and investigation findings chronologically is achieved by a CLI tool that auto-generates date-stamped directories. It stores entries under entries/YYYY/MM/DD, ensuring consistent chronological organization.

Do I need to install external Python dependencies to generate date-stamped documentation?▼

No external Python dependencies are required to generate date-stamped documentation. The tool operates using only the Python standard library, providing a lightweight, dependency-free solution for creating markdown entries.

Can I automatically open a new markdown template in my editor after creation?▼

Yes, you can automatically open a new markdown template in your editor by passing the --edit flag during creation. This optionally launches your configured editor immediately after the dated file is generated.

Does this documentation tool support custom titles for project milestone entries?▼

Yes, the documentation tool supports custom titles for project milestone entries. You can provide a custom title string as an argument to the CLI command, which is then applied to the generated markdown template.