| 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.
