update-markdown-file-index

Generate and maintain file indexes in markdown documents by scanning folders and updating or creating organized file listings. Scans target markdown files and discovers files matching specified patterns in designated folders Generates three table format options: simple lists with descriptions, detailed tables with type/size metadata, or categorized sections grouped by file type Automatically identifies existing index sections by heading patterns ("index", "files", "contents") and updates them while preserving document structure Extracts file metadata including name, type, description from comments or headers, size, and modification date for comprehensive indexing Uses relative paths for all file links and sorts results alphabetically by default

INSTALLATION
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill update-markdown-file-index
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SKILL.md

Update Markdown File Index

Update markdown file ${file} with an index/table of files from folder ${input:folder}.

Process

  • Scan: Read the target markdown file ${file} to understand existing structure
  • Discover: List all files in the specified folder ${input:folder} matching pattern ${input:pattern}
  • Analyze: Identify if an existing table/index section exists to update, or create new structure
  • Structure: Generate appropriate table/list format based on file types and existing content
  • Update: Replace existing section or add new section with file index
  • Validate: Ensure markdown syntax is valid and formatting is consistent

File Analysis

For each discovered file, extract:

  • Name: Filename with or without extension based on context
  • Type: File extension and category (e.g., .md, .js, .py)
  • Description: First line comment, header, or inferred purpose
  • Size: File size for reference (optional)
  • Modified: Last modified date (optional)

Table Structure Options

Choose format based on file types and existing content:

Option 1: Simple List

## Files in ${folder}

- [filename.ext](path/to/filename.ext) - Description

- [filename2.ext](path/to/filename2.ext) - Description

Option 2: Detailed Table

File

Type

Description

filename.ext

Extension

Description

filename2.ext

Extension

Description

Option 3: Categorized Sections

Group files by type/category with separate sections or sub-tables.

Update Strategy

  • πŸ”„ Update existing: If table/index section exists, replace content while preserving structure
  • βž• Add new: If no existing section, create new section using best-fit format
  • πŸ“‹ Preserve: Maintain existing markdown formatting, heading levels, and document flow
  • πŸ”— Links: Use relative paths for file links within the repository

Section Identification

Look for existing sections with these patterns:

  • Headings containing: "index", "files", "contents", "directory", "list"
  • Tables with file-related columns
  • Lists with file links
  • HTML comments marking file index sections

Requirements

  • Preserve existing markdown structure and formatting
  • Use relative paths for file links
  • Include file descriptions when available
  • Sort files alphabetically by default
  • Handle special characters in filenames
  • Validate all generated markdown syntax
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