steering-conventions

Standardize provenance markers, date headers, and append-only updates for vault entries.

8|1|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/agentflock/myna --skill steering-conventions
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: steering-conventions
Source: https://github.com/agentflock/myna/tree/main/skills/steering-conventions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentflock/myna --skill steering-conventions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Data conventions — provenance markers, date+source format, append-only discipline, Obsidian formatting (tags, wiki-links, callouts, Dataview, Tasks plugin syntax), review queue entry format

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provenance markers for every entry to indicate source and confidence
  • Standard date + source header format for consistent ordering and traceability
  • Append-only discipline to preserve history and enable auditable changes
  • Obsidian formatting guidance including tags, wiki-links, callouts, Dataview syntax, and Tasks plugin syntax for uniform presentation
  • Review queue entry format to handle ambiguous data safely

Quick Start

Configure a new vault entry to include a single provenance marker, a date/source header, and an append-only entry format for your notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about steering-conventions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce provenance markers for agent-written Obsidian vault entries?

Maintain append-only discipline for vault updates by preserving history and enabling auditable changes rather than overwriting existing notes, using a consistent date+source header and compact provenance lines to track all modifications.

What's the best way to standardize date format and data provenance in an Obsidian vault?

Standardize date format and data provenance in an Obsidian vault by enforcing a consistent date+source header for every entry, adding one provenance marker per note, and applying append-only discipline to preserve history and enable auditable changes.

How do I format agent-written notes with wiki-links, Dataview, and Tasks plugin syntax?

Format agent-written notes with wiki-links, Dataview, and Tasks plugin syntax by following Obsidian formatting guidance that enforces uniform presentation, including tags, callouts, and a standard review queue entry format to handle ambiguous data safely.

Can I use append-only discipline to track timeline observations across meetings and projects?

Use append-only discipline to track timeline observations across meetings and projects by applying standard provenance markers and date+source headers to each entry, preserving history and enabling auditable changes for agent-written observations.

When do I need provenance markers and a review queue entry format for vault notes?

Provenance markers and a review queue entry format are needed when handling ambiguous data in vault notes, ensuring source confidence is indicated and ambiguous entries are safely queued for review rather than directly integrated.