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YAML front matter

What does “YAML front matter” mean?

YAML front matter: A YAML metadata block at the start of a text document, commonly delimited by three dashes.

YAML front matter visual guide: A YAML metadata block at the start of a text document, commonly delimited by three dashes.
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What is an example of “YAML front matter”?

A skill uses front matter to declare its name and when to load it.

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