Glossary

A comprehensive reference of terms used in MindPal.

A

Agent

An AI assistant trained to perform specific tasks. Agents have customizable system instructions, can access knowledge sources, and use tools to complete work. See Introduction to Agents.

AI Credit

MindPal's unit for measuring AI usage. Different models consume different amounts of credits per request. See How AI Credits Work.

Artifact

Visual content generated by Canvas Nodes in workflows, including text documents, HTML, carousels, audio, video, and slides.

B

Background Mode

A workflow run mode where execution happens asynchronously. You can close the window and return later to see results.

Brand Voice

Customizable communication style settings that control how agents write and respond, ensuring consistent tone across all outputs. See Brand Voice.

Bulk Run

Running multiple workflow instances simultaneously by uploading batch inputs in CSV format.

C

Canvas Node

A workflow node that generates rich media content like audio, video, and presentations. See Canvas Node.

Chat Node

A workflow node that enables interactive conversations between users and agents during workflow execution. See Chat Node.

Chatbot

A published version of an agent that can be shared via link or embedded on websites. See Chatbots.

Chunk Size

A parameter that controls how knowledge sources are split into segments for processing and retrieval.

Composio

An integration platform that enables agents to connect with 100+ external apps through OAuth. See Composio Integrations.

Context Window

The maximum amount of text a language model can process in a single request, including both input and output.

Custom Domain

Your own domain (e.g., chat.yourcompany.com) used to host published chatbots and workflow forms instead of MindPal's default URLs.

Custom Session Context

User-specific information passed from your website to chatbots/workflows for personalized interactions. See Custom Session Context Guide.

Custom User ID

A unique identifier passed to chatbots to enable conversation history and user tracking. See Custom User ID Guide.

E

Editor Seat

A workspace member role with full permissions to create, edit, and manage agents, workflows, and assets.

Embed Code

HTML/JavaScript code that allows you to add chatbots or workflow forms to your website.

Evaluator-Optimizer Node

A workflow node that iteratively improves output by evaluating quality and regenerating until meeting specified criteria.

F

Form

A published workflow that presents a user-friendly interface for running workflows outside of MindPal. See Running Workflows via Form.

G

Gate Node

A workflow node that enforces stopping conditions and halts execution when specified criteria are met. See Gate Node.

H

Human Input Node

A workflow node that collects various types of input from users, including text, files, images, and selections. See Human Input Node.

I

Info Node

A workflow node that displays information to users and requires acknowledgment before continuing. See Info Node.

K

Knowledge Source

Documents, URLs, or images uploaded to MindPal that agents can reference when generating responses. See Knowledge Sources.

L

Language Model (LLM)

The AI model that powers an agent's reasoning and text generation. Options include models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. See Language Model Settings.

Loop Node

A workflow node that automatically performs a task across multiple items in a list. See Loop Node.

M

MCP (Model Context Protocol)

An open protocol for connecting AI agents to external tools and services using server URLs. See Model Context Protocol.

Memory

An agent's ability to store and recall information from previous conversations and interactions.

Multi-Agent Workflow

A workflow system that connects multiple agents to handle complex, multi-step processes. See Introduction to Multi-Agent Workflows.

N

Node

A building block in a workflow that performs a specific function. Types include Agent, Human Input, Loop, Router, and more.

Notes

Dynamic, editable text entries that serve as persistent memory for agents. See Notes.

O

Orchestrator-Worker Node

A workflow node that coordinates multiple worker agents for complex tasks requiring autonomous planning. See Orchestrator-Worker Node.

P

Payment Node

A workflow node that collects payments through Stripe during workflow execution. See Payment Node.

Prompt

Instructions given to an AI agent or within a workflow node that define what task to perform.

Public API

MindPal's REST API for programmatically triggering workflows and retrieving results. See Public API Trigger.

R

Rate Limiting

Controls that limit how many requests users can make to your published chatbots or workflows. See Rate Limiting Guide.

Router Node

A workflow node that switches execution between different paths based on conditions. See Router Node.

S

Scheduled Trigger

A workflow trigger that automatically runs workflows at specified times or intervals. See Schedule Trigger.

Sticky Note Node

A non-executable workflow node used for adding documentation and notes within the workflow canvas.

Sub-agent

An agent that works under another agent to handle delegated tasks. See Sub-agent.

Subflow Node

A workflow node that runs another workflow as a step within the current workflow. See Subflow Node.

Supervised Mode

A workflow run mode where users review and approve each step before proceeding to the next.

System Instructions

The core configuration of an agent that defines its behavior, background, and output format. See System Instructions.

T

Temperature

A setting that controls how creative or deterministic an AI model's responses are. Higher values produce more varied output.

Tool

An external integration that allows agents to access data or perform actions beyond text generation. See Tools.

Trigger

A mechanism that starts workflow execution, including manual, API, scheduled, and form triggers.

U

User Seat

A workspace member role with run-only access to agents and workflows, without creation or editing permissions.

V

Variable

A reference to human input values or previous step outputs that allows data to flow between workflow nodes. See Variables.

W

Webhook

An HTTP callback that sends workflow results to external systems. Used for integrations with other platforms.

Webhook Node

A workflow node that sends execution results to external systems via HTTP. See Webhook Node.

Workflow

A sequence of connected nodes that automate multi-step processes using AI agents.

Workflow Run

A single execution of a workflow with specific inputs, tracked in the run history.

Workspace

A container for all your agents, workflows, knowledge sources, and team members. Each workspace has its own settings and billing.