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Glossary

  • Runnable: one composable unit with invoke and pipe.
  • Chain: fixed runnable composition where the application decides the path ahead of time.
  • Prompt Template: formatter that fills named variables into prompt text.
  • Output Parser: converter from raw model text into an application-friendly shape.
  • Model Adapter: provider wrapper implementing the framework Model interface.
  • ModelRunnable: adapter that lets a model participate in runnable chains.
  • Agent Runtime: iterative loop that can inspect model output, call tools, and continue.
  • Tool: externally executable function exposed to a model.
  • Structured Output: machine-readable result such as validated JSON rather than free-form prose.
  • MVP: minimal product scope focused on stable foundations.