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update-markdown-file-index

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from github/awesome-copilot

What it does

Updates markdown file sections with an auto-generated index or table listing files from a specified folder.

Overview

Update Markdown File Index is a GitHub Copilot skill that updates a specific section of a markdown file with an index or table of files from a specified folder. It scans a directory, generates a formatted list or table of its contents, and inserts it into the designated section of the target markdown document.

Key Features

Directory scanning: Reads files from a specified folder to generate an up-to-date index of contents.
Markdown section targeting: Updates only the designated section of a markdown file, preserving the rest of the document.
Formatted index generation: Produces clean, well-formatted file listings as either tables or bulleted lists within the markdown.

Who is this for?

This skill is designed for documentation maintainers and developers who keep markdown files with manually managed indexes of project files or resources. It is particularly useful for maintaining README files, documentation hubs, or any markdown document that needs an auto-updated listing of files from a specific directory.

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Same repository

github/awesome-copilot(315 items)

update-markdown-file-index

Installation

Vibe Index InstallInstalls to .claude/skills/ - auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx vibeindex add github/awesome-copilot --skill update-markdown-file-index

skills.sh Install⚠ Installs to .agents/skills/ - may not be auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill update-markdown-file-index

Manual InstallCopy SKILL.md content and save to the path below

~/.claude/skills/update-markdown-file-index/SKILL.md

SKILL.md

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AddedFeb 25, 2026

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