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Key Points

It seems likely that adding a create-original command to the script will create Markdown files directly in the _posts/en directory with the same format as draft files, including the date in the filename.
Research suggests the new command will use the current date (February 27, 2025) and follow the naming convention {date_str}-{name}-en.md, matching the draft creation process.
The evidence leans toward the front matter remaining identical to drafts, with fields like audio: false, lang: en, layout: post, title: {name}, and translated: false.

Direct Answer

Overview

This response adds a create-original command to your Python script, allowing you to create Markdown files directly in the _posts/en directory, bypassing the drafts process. The files will follow the same format as draft files, including the current date in the filename, and maintain the same front matter structure.

How It Works

The new create-original command will:

Use today’s date, February 27, 2025, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 2025-02-27).
Create files in the _posts/en directory with names like 2025-02-27-{name}-en.md, where {name} is the provided name (e.g., test-post becomes 2025-02-27-test-post-en.md).

Include the same front matter as draft files, such as:

---
audio: false
lang: en
layout: post
title: {name}
translated: false
---

Ensure the _posts/en directory exists, creating it if necessary.

Unexpected Detail

Interestingly, while the draft files and new original files share the same date-based naming convention, the existing delete_md function looks for files without dates (e.g., {name}-en.md), which might cause inconsistencies in file management. You may need to update the deletion logic to handle dated filenames for full compatibility.

Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of Adding `create-original` Command

This section provides a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the create-original command in the provided Python script, expanding on the direct answer with detailed insights into the script’s structure, the reasoning behind the implementation, and potential implications. The analysis is grounded in the script’s existing functionality and the user’s request to add a new command that creates files directly in the “original dir” with the same format as draft files.

Background and Context

The script, located in the “scripts” directory and named “file.py,” handles the creation and deletion of Markdown files for what appears to be a multilingual blog or content management system, possibly using a static site generator like Jekyll. It currently supports three commands:

create: Creates a draft Markdown file in the _drafts directory with a filename including the current date, e.g., 2025-02-27-{name}-en.md.
create-note: Creates a note file in the notes directory, also with a date-based filename.
delete: Removes Markdown files, PDFs, and audio files from the _posts directory and associated asset directories for multiple languages, looking for files named {name}-{lang}.md without dates.

The user requested adding a create-original command that creates files directly in the “original dir,” maintaining the same format as the default draft creation (create command). Given the context, “original dir” is interpreted as _posts/en, the directory for English posts, based on the script’s structure and the delete_md function’s behavior.

Implementation Details

To fulfill the request, a new function create_original was designed, mirroring the create_md function but targeting the _posts/en directory. The implementation details are as follows:

Date Handling: The function retrieves the current date using datetime.date.today(), which, on February 27, 2025, at 04:00 AM PST, results in 2025-02-27. This date is formatted as YYYY-MM-DD for consistency with draft filenames.
Directory and File Path: The function checks if the _posts/en directory exists, creating it if necessary using os.makedirs. The file is then created at os.path.join('_posts', 'en', f"{date_str}-{name}-en.md"), ensuring the filename includes the date, e.g., 2025-02-27-test-post-en.md for a name test-post.
Front Matter: The front matter is identical to that in create_md, defined as:
```
---
audio: false
lang: en
layout: post
title: {name}
translated: false
---
```
This ensures consistency with draft files, maintaining fields like audio: false for no audio attachment, lang: en for English, and title: {name} for the post title.
File Creation: The file is written using open(file_path, 'w', encoding='utf-8'), ensuring UTF-8 encoding for broad compatibility, and a confirmation message is printed, e.g., Created original file: _posts/en/2025-02-27-test-post-en.md.

The main part of the script was updated to include create-original as a valid action, modifying the usage message to:

Usage: python scripts/file.py <create|create-note|create-original|delete> <name>

and adding a condition to call create_original(name) when the action is create-original.

Comparison with Existing Functions

To highlight the differences and similarities, consider the following table comparing create_md, create_note, and the new create_original:

Function	Directory	Filename Format	Front Matter Fields	Notes
`create_md`	`_drafts`	`{date_str}-{name}-en.md`	audio, lang, layout, title, translated	Creates draft files for English posts
`create_note`	`notes`	`{date_str}-{name}-en.md`	title, lang, layout, audio, translated	Creates note files, similar front matter
`create_original`	`_posts/en`	`{date_str}-{name}-en.md`	audio, lang, layout, title, translated	New command, same format as drafts, in posts

This table illustrates that create_original aligns with create_md in filename format and front matter, but targets the _posts/en directory, bypassing the draft stage.

Potential Implications and Considerations

While the implementation meets the user’s request, there are notable implications, particularly with the existing delete_md function:

Filename Inconsistency: The delete_md function looks for files named {name}-{lang}.md in _posts/lang, e.g., _posts/en/test-post-en.md, without dates. However, create_original creates files with dates, e.g., _posts/en/2025-02-27-test-post-en.md. This discrepancy means delete_md may not find files created by create_original unless modified to handle dated filenames, potentially using glob.glob with patterns like *{-en,-zh,...}.md to account for dates.
Site Structure: The script suggests a multilingual setup with subdirectories in _posts for each language (en, zh, etc.), and the absence of a date in delete_md’s pattern implies that posts in _posts may not rely on filename dates for sorting, possibly using front matter or other metadata. This is unusual for Jekyll-based sites, where dates in filenames typically determine post dates, but it aligns with the script’s current behavior.
Language Scope: The implementation focuses on English (lang: en), as create_md and the user’s request imply. If the user needs create-original for other languages, the function would need extension, similar to how delete_md handles multiple languages.

Reasoning and Decision-Making

The interpretation of “same format with default create draft one” was critical. Initially, there was uncertainty whether this referred to the filename format (including the date) or the front matter. Given the user’s emphasis on “format” and the example in create_md (which includes the date in filenames), it was decided that create_original should use {date_str}-{name}-en.md, ensuring consistency. However, this decision highlights a potential conflict with delete_md, suggesting future adjustments may be needed for file management.

The “original dir” was deduced as _posts/en based on the script’s structure, particularly delete_md’s operations in _posts/lang. This assumption aligns with typical blog setups where posts reside in _posts, and the /en subdirectory fits the multilingual context.

Conclusion

The addition of the create-original command enhances the script’s functionality, allowing direct creation of dated Markdown files in _posts/en with the same front matter as drafts. On February 27, 2025, this means files like 2025-02-27-{name}-en.md will be created, maintaining consistency with draft formats. However, users should be aware of potential filename mismatches with the delete_md function, which may require updates for full compatibility.

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