https://bugs.documentfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=171561
Bug ID: 171561
Summary: Feature Request: Markdown import/export filter support
for properties metadata via YAML front matter in
Markdown
Product: LibreOffice
Version: 26.2.2.2 release
Hardware: All
OS: All
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: enhancement
Priority: medium
Component: filters and storage
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Description:
Writer uses a the concept of document properties to hold metadata about the
document (example author, title, address). There is a practice in the Markdown
community of using YAML front matter in Markdown documents to hold similar
metadata. It would be cool if the metadata properties in a Writer document
output as YAML front matter on export and read from YAML front matter (if
present) on import.
Here is an example
```
---
title: My novel
author: R. S. Doiel
dateCreated: "2026-03-31"
draft: true
---
```
I think this type of thing already exists in the document's properties based on
the dialog I've seen when clicking File->Properities menu.
This type of metadata could be mapped into the document's properties on import.
Similarly it mapped back out on export.
I am new to LibreOffice and am not exactly sure if this is a Writer issue or a
filter/storage issue but my best guess is this is a filter/storage feature
request.
Actual Results:
This is a feature request, when I figure out Bugzilla and have a handle of
Writer's source code I might be able to suggest more than a feature request.
Expected Results:
Hopefully someone with knowledge can 1) point me in the right direction so I
can pitch in and help, or 2) add it to the roadmap as a nice someday maybe
feature.
Reproducible: Always
User Profile Reset: No
Additional Info:
I think this addition along side Markdown support makes LibreOffice really
interesting as a writing platform.
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