The Timelive plugin transforms plain lists of dates into interactive, visually structured timelines without relying on code blocks. It automatically detects various date formats, supports time spans between two dates, and allows for rich content like links, images, videos, and even code snippets within each timeline entry. Users can mark an event as 'live' using keywords like now or today, making it ideal for tracking ongoing projects. The plugin simplifies timeline creation by integrating directly with regular markdown formatting.