wiki-templates

Generate structured wiki pages with YAML frontmatter and wikilink conventions.

3|1|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rijnb/knowledge-base-wiki --skill wiki-templates-rijnb
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wiki-templates
Source: https://github.com/rijnb/knowledge-base-wiki/tree/main/.junie/skills/wiki-templates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rijnb/knowledge-base-wiki --skill wiki-templates-rijnb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating new wiki pages for different content types (decisions, systems, people, etc.) often leads to inconsistent structure, missing required metadata, and broken cross-references, making the knowledge base hard to navigate, search, and maintain over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-type page templates: Pre-built structures for all 8 wiki content types (decisions, systems, people, concepts, competition, conversations, projects, problems) plus section index pages.
  • Consistency enforcement: Built-in rules for YAML frontmatter fields, wikilink formatting, and required section content to eliminate formatting errors and missing information.
  • Provenance and maintenance rules: Includes guidelines for auto-managed freshness metadata, supersession tracking for outdated pages, and append-only log sections to keep the knowledge base accurate and traceable.
  • Use case: For example, when documenting a new system architecture decision, use this skill to generate a properly structured page with all required context, related links, and metadata fields so it integrates seamlessly with existing wiki content.

Quick Start

Use the wiki-templates skill to generate a new structured wiki page for the recent project decision your team just finalized.

Frequently Asked Questions about wiki-templates

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create consistently structured wiki pages across different content types?

Standardized wiki page templates enforce correct YAML frontmatter, vault-relative wikilink formatting, and required sections to create consistently structured wiki pages across all knowledge base content types.

What's the best way to maintain wiki metadata and track superseded knowledge base pages?

The best way to maintain wiki metadata is using templates with built-in provenance rules that auto-manage freshness metadata, enforce supersession tracking for outdated pages, and require append-only log sections for long-term accuracy.

How do I format YAML frontmatter and wikilinks correctly in an organizational knowledge base?

Format YAML frontmatter and wikilinks correctly by applying pre-built template rules that define required metadata fields and enforce vault-relative wikilink formatting, ensuring proper integration and preventing broken cross-references.

Can I use these wiki templates for documenting decisions, systems, and projects?

Yes, you can use these wiki templates for documenting decisions, systems, people, concepts, competitors, conversations, projects, problems, and section indexes, providing pre-built structures for all eight organizational knowledge base content types.

Why does my knowledge base have missing metadata and broken cross-references when adding new wiki pages?

Your knowledge base has missing metadata and broken cross-references because new pages lack standardized structure, which templates solve by enforcing required YAML frontmatter fields and consistent vault-relative wikilink formatting.