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Add a creation date to the generated_files.json file

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Description

Is it possible write the creation/update date of the “generated_files.json” file in the “generated_files.json” file? So you can use it the check if there are any updates/changes?

Example:

{
    "domains":
    [
        "123mail.dk",
        "126.com",
        "12fuel.dk",
        "12mail.dk",
        "12move.dk",
        "163.com",
        "2die4.com",
        ...
    ],
    "created": "2026-03-09T20:52:43.511Z"
}

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Research direction

Locate the generation process for generated_files.json and inspect how its contents are assembled. Add a creation or update timestamp to the generated file, then verify that the output contains the requested ISO 8601 field and remains valid JSON.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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