utility-timeline

name	utility-timeline
description	Use when user types /utility-timeline or asks for this novel workflow command. Manage the story timeline and verify chronological consistency.

/utility-timeline

Treat text after /utility-timeline as $ARGUMENTS.

User Input: $ARGUMENTS

Objective

Maintain a coherent chronological timeline of events in the story to prevent continuity errors.

Execution Steps

1. Read Context

Read ./stories/[novel-name]/tracking/timeline.json (if initialized) and the relevant story documents.

2. Perform Requested Action

Based on user input:

• Add Event: Record a new event with its in-story date and duration.
• Verify Timeline: Check recent chapters against the timeline to ensure travel times, aging, and concurrent events make logical sense.
• Generate Summary: Provide a chronological summary of all major events up to the current point.

3. Output

Provide the timeline analysis or summary. If an error is detected (e.g., a character travels 500 miles in one day on horseback), flag it immediately as a chronological anomaly.