How to build jekyll-compatible yaml frontmatter
- Step 1Drop post body — Upload the Markdown post body.
- Step 2Fill Jekyll fields — Set title, date, categories, tags.
- Step 3Save to _posts — Output is ready for Jekyll's `_posts` directory.
Frequently asked questions
Should the date match the filename?+
Yes. Jekyll requires `YYYY-MM-DD-slug.md`.
How do I set the layout?+
Add `layout: post` manually after running.
What about Jekyll plugins?+
Plugin-specific frontmatter needs manual addition.
Privacy first
All Markdown processing runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. No file is ever uploaded to JAD Apps servers — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.