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Terminology

A few names you will see in the app and this manual:

TermMeaning
vaultThe folder holding your library, notes, covers, lists, and settings.
libraryThe collection you browse in KizunaShelf.
entityOne thing in the library, such as an anime, game, album, or character. It has its own Markdown file.
typeA collection of similar entities, such as Anime or Games.
schemaThe settings that define your types and their fields.
fieldA detail such as title, status, cover, or release date.
roleWhat a field means: for example, whether a date is a release or a completion.
frontmatterThe details between the --- lines at the top of a Markdown file.
bodyThe rest of the file: summaries, checklists, and your own notes.
relationA link between entities.
itemOne row inside a list, checklist, or import queue.
providerA service that supplies titles, covers, and other metadata.
import sourceA service or export file you bring your existing collection from.
matchA connection between an entity and a provider result.
daily noteA Markdown note for a particular day.
activityA dated record, such as finishing an episode or mentioning an entity in a daily note.
smart listA saved list that updates automatically as entities match its filters.

See the feature guides for the actions behind these terms.