Timestamp

Overview

Generate timestamps in YYYYMMDDHHMMSS format (e.g., 20251030143215) using bash date command for deterministic, reliable timestamp generation.

When to Use

• Creating timestamped filenames or directories
• Adding timestamps to logs or commit messages
• Any situation requiring consistent timestamp formatting
• When deterministic bash execution is preferred over LLM-generated timestamps

Usage

Always use the bash script to generate timestamps: