# Glossary #### Action (Script Editor) The term used for blocks within the Script Editor context. Actions and blocks refer to the same MindStudio capabilities — the same items available in the block selection modal on the Automations Canvas are available as actions when building a Workflow Script. #### **AI Agent** An AI-powered automation or workflow created within MindStudio. AI Agents are designed to perform specific tasks, ranging from data processing to content generation, and can be deployed in various applications. #### **Automation Block** A modular unit within a workflow that performs a specific function (e.g., generating text, calling a function, querying data). Blocks are the building components of workflows on the canvas. #### **Canvas** The visual interface where workflows are designed and structured. The canvas allows users to connect automation blocks and configure their interactions to build AI Agents. #### **Data Source** An external or internal repository of information (e.g., databases, APIs) that workflows can query to retrieve data or send results for storage. #### **Drafts** Unpublished versions of workflows or AI Agents within a workspace. Drafts allow users to iterate and test changes before making them live. #### **Function** A custom code block written in JavaScript or Python that adds specific functionality to a workflow. Functions enable developers to extend workflows with tailored logic and processing. #### **Markdown** A lightweight markup language used to format text. In MindStudio, Markdown is often used for prompts, documentation, or configuring UI elements within workflows. #### **Prompt** A set of instructions or input text sent to an underlying model to guide its behavior. Prompts are critical for shaping AI-generated outputs and are often dynamic, incorporating variables. #### **Underlying Model** The AI or machine learning model powering an AI Agent's functionality. Examples include GPT models for natural language processing or DALL-E for image generation. #### **Usage** A metric that tracks the consumption of resources (e.g., API calls, compute time) within a workspace. It provides insights into how AI Agents and workflows are utilized, helping monitor costs and efficiency. #### **User Input** Data or parameters provided by end-users or external systems that are used to guide the behavior of an AI Agent or workflow. User inputs can be configured in the workflow for flexibility. #### **Variable** A placeholder used within workflows to store and pass data between steps. Variables can represent inputs, intermediate values, or outputs, ensuring data flows smoothly through the workflow. #### Workflow Script A TypeScript file that defines workflow logic in code, created from the Workflows section of the Explorer. Built using the Script Editor, where you can describe your workflow in plain language and have the AI agent generate the code, or add actions manually. Executed on the Automations Canvas via a [Run Script](/docs/building-ai-agents/blocks-reference/run-script-block.md) block. #### **Workspace** A dedicated environment in MindStudio for organizing and managing AI Agents, workflows, team members, and billing settings. Workspaces allow teams to collaborate and operate independently within the platform. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://university.mindstudio.ai/docs/additional-resources/glossary.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.