Markdown Tools
Markdown Front Matter Generator
Generate YAML front matter for your Markdown files.
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What is Front Matter?
A front matter generator that outputs the --- delimited YAML block many static-site generators expect at the top of a Markdown file.
How it works
Form fields are serialized into a clean YAML block, with empty fields omitted so the output stays tidy.
- Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
- Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
- Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.
Examples
Blog post metadata
Generate YAML front matter with title, date, tags, and description for a new Jekyll, Hugo, or Astro post.
Common mistakes
Unquoted values with colons
A title like `My Post: Part 2` breaks YAML parsing — the generator quotes values that contain colons.
Frequently asked questions
Which fields are included?
title, date, description, tags, and draft — with custom fields supported.
Does it validate the YAML?
The generated block is guaranteed parseable — quotes and escaping are handled automatically.