Glossary
Shared terms used throughout the generated docs: Query engine, tool, task, bridge, MCP, memory, compaction, repo context, permission mode, command, workflow.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Query engine | Core orchestration loop that connects prompts, tool use, retries, and result handling. |
| Tool | A capability the system can invoke with structured inputs and outputs. |
| Task | A long-running or tracked unit of work with lifecycle state. |
| Bridge | A remote or cross-process layer that transports messages and session state. |
| MCP | Model Context Protocol, used for external context/tool servers. |
| Compaction | Reducing long context into smaller summaries while keeping key working state. |
| Repo context | Repository-specific context gathered to help the agent reason about a project. |
| Permission mode | Runtime policy that decides whether an action is auto-approved, denied, or requires confirmation. |
| Workflow | A higher-level multi-step operational sequence. |