# Storage Templates

> Consult this skill when designing storage and documentation systems. Use when organizing knowledge storage, managing configuration lifecycle, creating structured documentation, establishing naming conventions. Do not use when simple storage without lifecycle or structure needs.

- Skill: `micsapp/storage-templates` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 5 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add micsapp/storage-templates`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/micsapp/storage-templates/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: micsapp (https://skillmd.com/u/micsapp)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/micsapp/storage-templates

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## Table of Contents

- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Core Concepts](#core-concepts)
- [Template Types](#template-types)
- [Maturity Lifecycle](#maturity-lifecycle)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Basic Template Structure](#basic-template-structure)
- [Core Content](#core-content)
- [Metadata](#metadata)
- [File Naming Conventions](#file-naming-conventions)
- [Domain Applications](#domain-applications)
- [Common Patterns](#common-patterns)
- [Promotion Workflow](#promotion-workflow)
- [Template Selection Guide](#template-selection-guide)
- [Integration Pattern](#integration-pattern)
- [Detailed Resources](#detailed-resources)
- [Exit Criteria](#exit-criteria)


# Storage Templates

## Overview

Generic template patterns and lifecycle management for structured content storage. Provides reusable templates, maturity progression models, and file naming conventions that work across different storage domains.

## When To Use

- Building knowledge management systems
- Organizing documentation with maturity stages
- Need consistent file naming patterns
- Want template-driven content creation
- Implementing lifecycle-based workflows

## When NOT To Use

- Simple storage without lifecycle or structure needs

## Core Concepts

### Template Types

| Type | Purpose | Maturity | Lifetime |
|------|---------|----------|----------|
| **Evergreen** | Stable, proven knowledge | High | Permanent |
| **Growing** | Active development | Medium | 1-3 months |
| **Seedling** | Early ideas | Low | 1-2 weeks |
| **Reference** | Tool/version-specific | N/A | Until deprecated |

### Maturity Lifecycle

```
seedling → growing → evergreen → archive
    ↓         ↓          ↓           ↓
 1-2 weeks  1-3 months  permanent  deprecated
```
**Verification:** Run the command with `--help` flag to verify availability.

## Quick Start

### Basic Template Structure

```yaml
---
title: [Content Title]
created: [YYYY-MM-DD]
maturity: seedling|growing|evergreen|reference
tags: [relevant, tags]
---

# [Title]

## Core Content
[Main information]

## Metadata
[Context and attribution]
```
**Verification:** Run the command with `--help` flag to verify availability.

### File Naming Conventions

| Type | Pattern | Example |
|------|---------|---------|
| Evergreen | `topic-name.md` | `functional-core-pattern.md` |
| Growing | `topic-name.md` | `async-patterns.md` |
| Seedling | `YYYY-MM-DD-topic.md` | `2025-12-05-template-idea.md` |
| Reference | `tool-version.md` | `python-3.12-features.md` |

### Domain Applications

Add domain-specific fields to templates:
- **memory-palace**: `palace`, `district` for knowledge organization
- **sanctum**: `scope`, `version` for commit templates
- **spec-kit**: `phase`, `status` for specifications

See `modules/template-patterns.md` for detailed examples.

## Common Patterns

### Promotion Workflow

**Seedling → Growing**:
- Accessed more than once
- Connected to other entries
- Expanded with new insights

**Growing → Evergreen**:
- Proven useful over 3+ months
- Stable, not frequently edited
- Well-connected in system

**Evergreen → Archive**:
- Superseded by newer knowledge
- Technology/approach deprecated
- No longer applicable

### Template Selection Guide

| Stability | Purpose | Template |
|-----------|---------|----------|
| Proven | Long-term | Evergreen |
| Evolving | Active development | Growing |
| Experimental | Exploration | Seedling |
| Versioned | External reference | Reference |

## Integration Pattern

```yaml
# In your skill's frontmatter
dependencies: [leyline:storage-templates]
```
**Verification:** Run the command with `--help` flag to verify availability.

## Detailed Resources

- **Templates**: See `modules/template-patterns.md` for detailed structures
- **Lifecycle**: See `modules/lifecycle-stages.md` for maturity progression

## Exit Criteria

- Template selected for use case
- File naming convention applied
- Maturity stage assigned
- Promotion criteria understood
## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues

**Command not found**
Ensure all dependencies are installed and in PATH

**Permission errors**
Check file permissions and run with appropriate privileges

**Unexpected behavior**
Enable verbose logging with `--verbose` flag