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.