chore: update CHANGELOG for version 10.11.0 and add fix for number fields in front matter

refactor: improve empty field handling in DataListener and DataBlockField components

.github/workflows/release-beta.yml

@@ -6,13 +6,14 @@ on:
   workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
-  PACKAGE_NAME: 'fm-localized'
-  MS_URL: 'https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=eliostruyf.vscode-front-matter-beta'
-  VSX_URL: 'https://open-vsx.org/extension/eliostruyf/vscode-front-matter-beta'
+  PACKAGE_NAME: "fm-localized"
+  MS_URL: "https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=eliostruyf.vscode-\
+    front-matter-beta"
+  VSX_URL: "https://open-vsx.org/extension/eliostruyf/vscode-front-matter-beta"
 
 jobs:
   localization:
-    name: 'Localization'
+    name: "Localization"
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
 
     steps:
@@ -27,11 +28,11 @@ jobs:
           PACKAGE_NAME: ${{ env.PACKAGE_NAME }}
 
   release-ms:
-    name: 'Release to VSCode Marketplace'
+    name: "Release to VSCode Marketplace"
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: localization
     environment:
-      name: 'MS - BETA'
+      name: "MS - BETA"
       url: ${{ env.MS_URL }}
 
     steps:
@@ -43,7 +44,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           node-version: 20
           registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org/
-          cache: 'npm'
+          cache: "npm"
 
       - name: Install the dependencies
         run: npm ci
@@ -52,14 +53,24 @@ jobs:
         run: node scripts/beta-release.js $GITHUB_RUN_ID
 
       - name: Publish
-        run: npx @vscode/vsce publish -p ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }} --baseImagesUrl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/estruyf/vscode-front-matter/dev
+        run: npx @vscode/vsce publish -p ${{ secrets.VSCE_PAT }} --baseImagesUrl
+          https://raw.githubusercontent.com/estruyf/vscode-front-matter/dev
+
+      - name: Package VSIX
+        run: npx @vscode/vsce package
+
+      - name: Upload VSIX artifact
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v6
+        with:
+          name: vscode-demo-time-alpha.vsix
+          path: "*.vsix"
 
   release-vsx:
-    name: 'Release to Open VSX'
+    name: "Release to Open VSX"
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     needs: localization
     environment:
-      name: 'Open VSX - BETA'
+      name: "Open VSX - BETA"
       url: ${{ env.VSX_URL }}
 
     steps:
@@ -71,7 +82,7 @@ jobs:
         with:
           node-version: 20
           registry-url: https://registry.npmjs.org/
-          cache: 'npm'
+          cache: "npm"
 
       - name: Install the dependencies
         run: npm ci

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,12 +1,22 @@
 # Change Log
 
+## [10.11.0] - 2026-xx-xx
+
+### 🎨 Enhancements
+
+- [#1030](https://github.com/estruyf/vscode-front-matter/pull/1030): Add `frontMatter.file.slugSeparator` setting
+
+### 🐞 Fixes
+
+- Fix number fields not being saved to front matter when used inside block field groups
+
 ## [10.10.1] - 2026-04-23
 
 ### 🐞 Fixes
 
+- Fix Git detection when Git is configured via VS Code `git.path` and not installed globally on the system
 - [#1023](https://github.com/estruyf/vscode-front-matter/issues/1023): Fix validation errors for image, file, and keywords fields
 - [#1024](https://github.com/estruyf/vscode-front-matter/issues/1024): Re-add the `frontMatter.copilot.enabled` setting to allow users to disable the GitHub Copilot integration
-- Fix Git detection when Git is configured via VS Code `git.path` and not installed globally on the system
 
 ## [10.10.0] - 2026-04-03 - [Release notes](https://beta.frontmatter.codes/updates/v10.10.0)
 

package-lock.json

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 {
   "name": "vscode-front-matter-beta",
-  "version": "10.10.1",
+  "version": "10.11.0",
   "lockfileVersion": 3,
   "requires": true,
   "packages": {
     "": {
       "name": "vscode-front-matter-beta",
-      "version": "10.10.1",
+      "version": "10.11.0",
       "license": "MIT",
       "devDependencies": {
         "@actions/core": "^1.10.0",

package.json

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "displayName": "Front Matter CMS",
   "description": "Front Matter is a CMS that runs within Visual Studio Code. It gives you the power and control of a full-blown CMS while also providing you the flexibility and speed of the static site generator of your choice like: Hugo, Jekyll, Docusaurus, NextJs, Gatsby, and many more...",
   "icon": "assets/frontmatter-teal-128x128.png",
-  "version": "10.10.1",
+  "version": "10.11.0",
   "preview": false,
   "publisher": "eliostruyf",
   "galleryBanner": {
@@ -965,6 +965,12 @@
           "markdownDescription": "%setting.frontMatter.file.preserveCasing.markdownDescription%",
           "scope": "File"
         },
+        "frontMatter.file.slugSeparator": {
+          "type": "string",
+          "default": "-",
+          "markdownDescription": "%setting.frontMatter.file.slugSeparator.markdownDescription%",
+          "scope": "File"
+        },
         "frontMatter.framework.id": {
           "type": "string",
           "default": "",

package.nls.json

@@ -155,6 +155,7 @@
   "setting.frontMatter.data.types.markdownDescription": "Specify the data types. These types can be used in for your data files. [Docs](https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview#frontmatter.data.types) - [View in VS Code](command:simpleBrowser.show?%5B%22https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview%23frontmatter.data.types%22%5D)",
   "setting.frontMatter.data.types.items.properties.id.description": "Your unique ID you want to use for your data type.",
   "setting.frontMatter.file.preserveCasing.markdownDescription": "Specify if you want to preserve the casing of your file names from the title. [Docs](https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview#frontmatter.file.preservecasing) - [View in VS Code](command:simpleBrowser.show?%5B%22https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview%23frontmatter.file.preservecasing%22%5D)",
+  "setting.frontMatter.file.slugSeparator.markdownDescription": "Specify the separator character used between words when generating slugs and file names from titles. Default is `-` (hyphen). Use `_` for underscores.",
   "setting.frontMatter.framework.id.markdownDescription": "Specify the ID of your static site generator or framework you are using for your website. [Docs](https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview#frontmatter.framework.id) - [View in VS Code](command:simpleBrowser.show?%5B%22https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview%23frontmatter.framework.id%22%5D)",
   "setting.frontMatter.framework.startCommand.markdownDescription": "Specify the command you want to use to start your static site generator or framework. [Docs](https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview#frontmatter.framework.startcommand) - [View in VS Code](command:simpleBrowser.show?%5B%22https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview%23frontmatter.framework.startcommand%22%5D)",
   "setting.frontMatter.git.enabled.markdownDescription": "Specify if you want to use the Git actions for your website. [Docs](https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview#frontmatter.git.enabled) - [View in VS Code](command:simpleBrowser.show?%5B%22https://frontmatter.codes/docs/settings/overview%23frontmatter.git.enabled%22%5D)",

src/constants/settings.ts

@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ export const SETTING_DATA_FOLDERS = 'data.folders';
 export const SETTING_DATA_TYPES = 'data.types';
 
 export const SETTING_FILE_PRESERVE_CASING = 'file.preserveCasing';
+export const SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR = 'file.slugSeparator';
 
 export const SETTING_FRAMEWORK_ID = 'framework.id';
 export const SETTING_FRAMEWORK_START = 'framework.startCommand';

src/helpers/ArticleHelper.ts

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ import {
   SETTING_CONTENT_PLACEHOLDERS,
   SETTING_CONTENT_SUPPORTED_FILETYPES,
   SETTING_FILE_PRESERVE_CASING,
+  SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR,
   SETTING_COMMA_SEPARATED_FIELDS,
   SETTING_DATE_FIELD,
   SETTING_DATE_FORMAT,
@@ -255,18 +256,14 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
 
     const article = await ArticleHelper.getFrontMatterByPath(filePath);
     if (!article || !article.data) {
-      Notifications.error(
-        l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleRenameFileNotExistsError)
-      );
+      Notifications.error(l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleRenameFileNotExistsError));
       return;
     }
 
     const titleField = getTitleField();
     const title: string = article.data[titleField];
     if (!title) {
-      Notifications.warning(
-        l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameUnableToGenerate)
-      );
+      Notifications.warning(l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameUnableToGenerate));
       return;
     }
 
@@ -303,9 +300,7 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
       const currentFolderName = parseFile(folderPath).base;
 
       if (currentFolderName === newFileName) {
-        Notifications.info(
-          l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameAlreadyInSync)
-        );
+        Notifications.info(l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameAlreadyInSync));
         return;
       }
 
@@ -322,11 +317,7 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
       });
 
       Notifications.info(
-        l10n.t(
-          LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameSuccess,
-          currentFolderName,
-          newFileName
-        )
+        l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameSuccess, currentFolderName, newFileName)
       );
     } else {
       // For regular files, rename the file
@@ -340,9 +331,7 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
       }
 
       if (parsed.base === newFileBase) {
-        Notifications.info(
-          l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameAlreadyInSync)
-        );
+        Notifications.info(l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameAlreadyInSync));
         return;
       }
 
@@ -367,11 +356,7 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
       });
 
       Notifications.info(
-        l10n.t(
-          LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameSuccess,
-          parsed.base,
-          newFileBase
-        )
+        l10n.t(LocalizationKey.commandsArticleSmartRenameSuccess, parsed.base, newFileBase)
       );
     }
   }
@@ -660,7 +645,9 @@ export class ArticleHelper {
    */
   public static sanitize(value: string): string {
     const preserveCasing = Settings.get(SETTING_FILE_PRESERVE_CASING) as boolean;
-    return sanitize((preserveCasing ? value : value.toLowerCase()).replace(/ /g, '-'));
+    const separator = (Settings.get(SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR) as string) || '-';
+    const sanitized = sanitize(preserveCasing ? value : value.toLowerCase());
+    return sanitized.replace(/ /g, separator);
   }
 
   /**

src/helpers/SlugHelper.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { parseWinPath, Settings } from '.';
-import { stopWords, charMap, SETTING_DATE_FORMAT, SETTING_SLUG_TEMPLATE } from '../constants';
+import { stopWords, charMap, SETTING_DATE_FORMAT, SETTING_SLUG_TEMPLATE, SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR } from '../constants';
 import { processTimePlaceholders, processFmPlaceholders } from '.';
 import { parse } from 'path';
 
@@ -26,7 +26,8 @@ export class SlugHelper {
     if (typeof slugTemplate === 'string') {
       if (slugTemplate.includes('{{title}}')) {
         const regex = new RegExp('{{title}}', 'g');
-        slugTemplate = slugTemplate.replace(regex, articleTitle.toLowerCase().replace(/\s/g, '-'));
+        const separator = (Settings.get(SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR) as string) || '-';
+        slugTemplate = slugTemplate.replace(regex, articleTitle.toLowerCase().replace(/\s/g, separator));
       } else if (slugTemplate.includes('{{seoTitle}}')) {
         const regex = new RegExp('{{seoTitle}}', 'g');
         slugTemplate = slugTemplate.replace(regex, SlugHelper.slugify(articleTitle));
@@ -69,7 +70,8 @@ export class SlugHelper {
       let words = cleanTitle.split(/\s/);
       // Removing stop words
       words = this.removeStopWords(words);
-      cleanTitle = words.join('-');
+      const separator = (Settings.get(SETTING_FILE_SLUG_SEPARATOR) as string) || '-';
+      cleanTitle = words.join(separator);
       cleanTitle = this.replaceCharacters(cleanTitle);
       return cleanTitle;
     }

src/listeners/panel/DataListener.ts

@@ -479,7 +479,11 @@ export class DataListener extends BaseListener {
     const contentType = await ArticleHelper.getContentType(article);
     const sourceField = ContentType.findFieldByName(contentType.fields, field);
 
-    if (!value && field !== titleField && contentType.clearEmpty) {
+    if (
+      (value === undefined || value === null || value === '' || value === false) &&
+      field !== titleField &&
+      contentType.clearEmpty
+    ) {
       // Check if the draft or boolean field needs to be cleared
       // This is only required when the default value is not set to true
       if (sourceField && (sourceField.type === 'draft' || sourceField.type === 'boolean')) {

src/panelWebView/components/DataBlock/DataBlockField.tsx

@@ -98,7 +98,14 @@ export const DataBlockField: React.FunctionComponent<IDataBlockFieldProps> = ({
 
       // Remove the empty fields
       Object.keys(data).forEach((key) => {
-        if (data[key] === undefined || data[key] === null || Object.keys(data[key]).length === 0) {
+        const currentValue = data[key];
+        const isObjectValue =
+          typeof currentValue === 'object' && currentValue !== null;
+        const isEmptyArray = Array.isArray(currentValue) && currentValue.length === 0;
+        const isEmptyObject =
+          isObjectValue && !Array.isArray(currentValue) && Object.keys(currentValue).length === 0;
+
+        if (currentValue === undefined || currentValue === null || isEmptyArray || isEmptyObject) {
           delete data[key];
         }
       });