# Orcanote Template

> Guide for creating reusable templates in Orca Note with optional dynamic date and time variables. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/orcanote-template` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/orcanote-template`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/orcanote-template/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/orcanote-template

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# Orca Note Templates

This skill provides a standard workflow for creating and managing reusable block templates within Orca Note.

## Template Creation Workflow

To create a new template, follow these sequential steps:

1.  **Create the Page**: Use the `create_page` tool to create a new page that will serve as your template.
2.  **Tag as Template**: Add the tag `Template` using the `insert_tags` tool to the newly created page. This tag is essential for Orca Note to recognize and list the page as a template.
3.  **Define Content**: Insert the desired structure and boilerplate text into the page.

## Dynamic Template Variables

Orca Note templates support dynamic variables that resolve automatically when new blocks are generated from the template.

### Date Variables

Insert date placeholders using the following syntax: `<% date:natural_language_description %>`

**Examples:**
- Today's date: `<% date:today %>`
- Specific day: `<% date:Friday %>`
- Relative date: `<% date:next Monday %>`

### Time Variables

Insert time placeholders using the following syntax: `<% time:natural_language_description[:format] %>`

The `format` parameter is optional. If provided, use standard time format strings (e.g., `HH:mm`).

**Examples:**
- Current time: `<% time:now %>`
- Custom format: `<% time:one hour later:HH:mm %>`
- Relative time: `<% time:tomorrow morning %>`

## Usage Example

When asked to "create a daily log template", you should:

1. Call `create_page(name="Daily Log Template")`
2. Apply the `Template` tag by calling the `insert_tags` tool.
3. Add content such as:
   ```markdown
   # Log for <% date:today %>
   Start Time: <% time:now:HH:mm %>
   ## Tasks
   - ...
   ```

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