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Embedding data tables inside Markdown docs

`{{table:books:to-read}}` embeds the `to-read` view of `books`. One doc, both narrative and data.

Kition Team·Mar 30, 2026·5 min read

Syntax

  • `{{table:name}}` — default view
  • `{{table:name:view}}` — specific view
  • `{{table:name?filter=status:open}}` — ad-hoc filter

Typical uses

  • Weekly report with an embedded "tickets closed this week" view
  • Product doc with an embedded "known issues" table
  • Retro doc with embedded action items, each still a real table row
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