edit-journals

What problem does it solve?

Editing hledger journal files can be error-prone when trying to maintain preludes, balance assertions, tagging, formatting, and validation; this skill provides a structured approach to keep journals consistent and correct.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Enforces inclusion of preludes and proper balance assertions.
• Adds and validates standard tags like timezone, activity, and time.
• Guides formatting, ordering, and anti-pattern avoidance to ensure high-quality journals.
• Supports common scenarios: creating monthly journals, editing transactions, and updating prelude definitions.

Quick Start

Open the monthly journal file and apply the standard preludes, tags, and formatting rules, then run the validation workflow.