thedixitjain 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
- 🔄 Update existing: If table/index section exists, replace content while preserving structure
- ➕ Add new: If no existing section, create new section using best-fit format
- 📋 Preserve: Maintain existing markdown formatting, heading levels, and document flow
- 🔗 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
Source: github/awesome-copilot → skills/update-markdown-file-index/SKILL.md