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Domain glossary ​

TermMeaning
Component / WidgetAn authored web work, not a single window
Widget PackageOne version's manifest, entry and local assets; excludes personal data
Installed WidgetSource-specific installation that owns grants, update and removal
Development WidgetExplicitly added development installation with a local source binding
Widget InstanceAn installation on one physical display; at most one per display
Enabled IntentPersistent user choice to run, retained through disconnect or temporary failure
VisibilityShow/hide preference, separate from enablement; hidden may continue running
DisplayPhysical output target with stable host identity, not connection order
Windows Virtual DesktopWindows task-view workspace; no separate layout support is promised
LayoutOne display's arrangement, enable/visibility/mute and configuration
Restore SnapshotRecoverable arrangement/configuration, without restored authorization
Workshop ItemSubscribeable component or layout; subscription is not installation
CapabilityOne of six optional grant contracts; declaration is not authorization
GrantInstallation-wide user permission for an optional capability
Resource BindingUser-selected directory, launch target or secret reference, not arbitrary author path
Configuration FieldAuthor-declared setting stored in the display's layout entry
Installation SavePersistent progress shared by every instance of an installation
Collaboration MessageTemporary latest-value hint; not durable save, history or permission

See data ownership and contracts.

Current host contract · SDK 0.1.1 · MIT