| name | storage-templates |
| description | Generic template patterns and lifecycle stages for knowledge storage, configuration management, and structured documentation. Provides maturity progression, file naming conventions, and reusable templates. |
| category | infrastructure |
| tags | ["templates","storage","lifecycle","maturity","organization","patterns"] |
| dependencies | [] |
| provides | {"infrastructure":["templates","lifecycle-management","naming-conventions"],"patterns":["maturity-stages","template-structures","file-organization"]} |
| usage_patterns | ["knowledge-management","documentation-systems","configuration-management"] |
| complexity | beginner |
| estimated_tokens | 600 |
| progressive_loading | true |
| modules | ["modules/template-patterns.md","modules/lifecycle-stages.md"] |
Storage Templates
Overview
Generic template patterns and lifecycle management for structured content storage. Provides reusable templates, maturity progression models, and file naming conventions that work across different storage domains.
When to Use
- Building knowledge management systems
- Organizing documentation with maturity stages
- Need consistent file naming patterns
- Want template-driven content creation
- Implementing lifecycle-based workflows
Core Concepts
Template Types
| Type | Purpose | Maturity | Lifetime |
|---|
| Evergreen | Stable, proven knowledge | High | Permanent |
| Growing | Active development | Medium | 1-3 months |
| Seedling | Early ideas | Low | 1-2 weeks |
| Reference | Tool/version-specific | N/A | Until deprecated |
Maturity Lifecycle
seedling → growing → evergreen → archive
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
1-2 weeks 1-3 months permanent deprecated
Quick Start
Basic Template Structure
---
title: [Content Title]
created: [YYYY-MM-DD]
maturity: seedling|growing|evergreen|reference
tags: [relevant, tags]
---
[Main information]
[Context and attribution]
File Naming Conventions
| Type | Pattern | Example |
|---|
| Evergreen | topic-name.md | functional-core-pattern.md |
| Growing | topic-name.md | async-patterns.md |
| Seedling | YYYY-MM-DD-topic.md | 2025-12-05-template-idea.md |
| Reference | tool-version.md | python-3.12-features.md |
Domain Applications
Add domain-specific fields to templates:
- memory-palace:
palace, district for knowledge organization
- sanctum:
scope, version for commit templates
- spec-kit:
phase, status for specifications
See modules/template-patterns.md for detailed examples.
Common Patterns
Promotion Workflow
Seedling → Growing:
- Accessed more than once
- Connected to other entries
- Expanded with new insights
Growing → Evergreen:
- Proven useful over 3+ months
- Stable, not frequently edited
- Well-connected in system
Evergreen → Archive:
- Superseded by newer knowledge
- Technology/approach deprecated
- No longer applicable
Template Selection Guide
| Stability | Purpose | Template |
|---|
| Proven | Long-term | Evergreen |
| Evolving | Active development | Growing |
| Experimental | Exploration | Seedling |
| Versioned | External reference | Reference |
Integration Pattern
dependencies: [leyline:storage-templates]
Detailed Resources
- Templates: See
modules/template-patterns.md for detailed structures
- Lifecycle: See
modules/lifecycle-stages.md for maturity progression
Exit Criteria
- Template selected for use case
- File naming convention applied
- Maturity stage assigned
- Promotion criteria understood
