Proto glossary
Key terms you will see in Proto and in this Help Center.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Thread | One conversation with Proto. Work, results and routines stay attached to it. |
| Composer | The message box where you type requests. |
| Workspace folder | The folder on your computer where Proto saves files. (In ERP•AI, “workspace” means your organization.) |
| App | An ERP•AI application Proto builds or works in. |
| Branch | A separate copy of an app for sandboxed changes. |
| Todo list | Proto’s live checklist for a task. |
| Goal | A persistent objective for work that spans multiple runs. |
| Plan mode | A mode where Proto plans first and waits for your approval. |
| Uninterrupted mode | A mode where Proto keeps working without asking questions. |
| Background task | Long-running work that continues while you keep chatting. |
| Routine | Saved work that runs on a schedule or when a condition is met. |
| Watch | A routine that checks a page or feed and reports when it changes. |
| Skill | A packaged workflow Proto uses for a specific kind of deliverable. |
| Memory | Facts and preferences you have told Proto that it keeps for later. |
| Vault | Where saved website logins are stored. Proto fills them without seeing them. |
| Computer Use | Proto’s ability to operate desktop applications. |
| Workflow | An ERP•AI automation that runs from a trigger, record, page or schedule. |
| Custom page | An in-app page or dashboard built for an ERP•AI app. |
| Snapshot | A saved copy of an app you can restore later. |