foambubble/foam

Apply template to an existing file

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#850 opened on Nov 30, 2021

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Description

Hi, i am migrating form obsidian to foam, and i feature i am missing is to be able to change a file using a template.

Examples: i am taking quick notes and i would like to apply a "meeting template" format later on.

basically it would be adding the template at the top of the file, so we don't have to create a new file from template and copy paste everything in it.

Thanks.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
documentationtooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with VSCode extensionsUnderstanding of Foam's template systemKnowledge of file operations in VSCode API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Investigate how templates are currently applied to new files in Foam (e.g., the 'Foam: New File from Template' command). Look at the template provider and file creation logic. Determine how to modify the command to accept an existing file and prepend template content. Consider the user interface for selecting a template and target file. Examine any existing discussions or linked issues for design ideas.