> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.rooks.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.rooks.ai/reference/glossary.md).

# Glossary

Definitions of terms you'll encounter in the docs and dashboard.

Plain-language definitions of terms used across the platform. Click any entry to expand it.

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## A — F

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<summary><strong>Archived response</strong></summary>

A response removed from the active response view without being deleted. Archived responses can be viewed and returned to the active list.

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<summary><strong>Custom domain</strong></summary>

Your own domain (like `docs.yourcompany.com`) attached to a project, in place of the auto-generated subdomain. See [Broken mention](broken://pages/56a52747d54863f8df67ff3ce908938888c69b66).

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<summary><strong>Deploy</strong></summary>

A live version of your project, served from a URL. Each successful build can be promoted to a deploy. The current production deploy is the one served at your primary URL.

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<summary><strong>Environment</strong></summary>

The set of variables, secrets, and configuration that applies when your project runs. Most projects have at least two environments: production and preview.

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## G — P

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<summary><strong>Guest</strong></summary>

A workspace role that can view published deploys but nothing else. Guests don't count towards your member limit. See [Invite the Team](/workspace-and-team/invite-the-team.md).

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<summary><strong>Member</strong></summary>

Anyone with access to a workspace. Each member has a role that determines what they can do. Different from a guest, which is a special role that doesn't count towards your member limit.

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<summary><strong>Preview deploy</strong></summary>

A deploy created automatically for a branch or pull request, served at a unique URL. Used to test changes before they reach production.

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<summary><strong>Project</strong></summary>

A deployable unit. Each project has its own source, builds, deploys, environment, and domains. Projects are isolated from each other within a workspace. See [Manage Your Workspace](/workspace-and-team/manage-your-workspace.md).

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## R — Z

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<summary><strong>Role</strong></summary>

A workspace-level designation that determines what a member can do. Roles are: Guest, Viewer, Reviewer, Editor, and Admin. See [Invite the Team](/workspace-and-team/invite-the-team.md).

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<summary><strong>Source</strong></summary>

The repository or upload that produces your project's builds. A project has exactly one source.

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<summary><strong>SSO</strong></summary>

Single sign-on. Lets your team authenticate with your identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, etc.) instead of platform-specific credentials. Available on Business and Enterprise plans.

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<summary><strong>Trigger</strong></summary>

The event that starts an automation — for example, `deploy.succeeded` or `webhook.received`. See [Broken mention](broken://pages/d9d593aeabc52a165190bf8c93720491a4eb9682).

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<summary><strong>Workspace</strong></summary>

The top-level container for a team's work. Owns billing, members, and projects. See [Manage Your Workspace](/workspace-and-team/manage-your-workspace.md).

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