# Simple Words And Glossary

This page explains the common words used in ZoneGaze Matrix without technical jargon.

## Words You Will See

### Matrix

The main app.

### Plugin

A tool or work area inside Matrix.

Simple example:

- `Chat` is a plugin
- `Whispr` is a plugin
- `Joplin` is a plugin

### AI

Computer software that can generate or organize text, ideas, or actions.

In plain words: a smart helper, not magic.

### Agent

An assistant that does work from an instruction.

In plain words: instead of only answering a question, it may try to carry out steps for you.

### Prompt

The instruction or request you give to the assistant.

### Chat

The conversation area where you talk to the assistant.

### Dictation

Speaking so the app can turn your speech into text.

### Transcription

Written text made from recorded speech.

### Notes

Saved text, ideas, reminders, or information you want to keep.

### Local / Local-First

It mainly works on your own device or in your own workspace instead of depending only on a remote
website.

### Runtime

A helper process running in the background so the app can work.

You do not need to understand the details. If the app says it is starting the runtime, think of it
as starting its helper engine.

### Project / Workspace

The place where your work lives.

For technical users this may be a code project. For other users it can simply mean the folder or
working area connected to the app.

### Git

A system for tracking changes to a project over time.

If you are not working with software, you probably do not need to worry about it at first.

### Code

Instructions that make software work.

If you do not write software, `Code` is probably not your first plugin.

### Research

Collected findings, evidence, or useful information gathered to support a decision or answer.

## Words You Can Ignore At First

If these words appear and you do not understand them yet, that is okay:

- CLI
- terminal
- repository
- worktree
- provider
- model
- MCP

You do not need those words to begin with `Chat`, `Whispr`, or `Joplin`.

## Best Rule

If a word sounds technical, ask:

1. is this something I need right now?
2. or can I keep going with the simpler parts first?

Most of the time, you can keep going.

## Next Reading

- [What Matrix is](what-is-matrix.md)
- [Which part should I use?](which-part-should-i-use.md)
- [Beginner FAQ](questions-from-beginners.md)

