Product categories

Term	Definition
Skill	A callable prompt routine stored in `.claude/skills/` that extends Claude Code with domain-specific capabilities. Invoked with `/skill-name` in Claude Code.
Squad	A multi-agent team with coordinated workflows, enabling complex tasks through agent collaboration. Defined by a roster of agents with assigned roles.
Agent	A single-purpose AI entity with specialized knowledge and defined tool access. Operates autonomously within its domain.
Workflow	A multi-step automation pipeline that chains tools, agents, and skills into a repeatable process.
Design System	A complete token set, component library, and design rules for consistent UI development across projects.
Prompt	A reusable system prompt or template optimized for a specific task or domain.
CLAUDE.md	A project configuration file containing rules, context, and behavioral directives for Claude Code.
Application	A full application built for or with Claude Code, ready to deploy.

Platform concepts

Term	Definition
vault.yaml	A 9-15 line YAML manifest that defines metadata, pricing, and configuration for any MyClaude product. Required for publishing.
CONDUIT	The Engine-to-CLI-to-API publishing pipeline protocol. Connects Creator Engine, CLI, and marketplace API.
MCS	MyClaude Certified Standard. A quality badge awarded to products that pass automated and manual review.
Creator Engine	A standalone tool for building MyClaude products. Scaffolds vault.yaml, validates structure, and prepares for publishing.
MyClaude CLI	Command-line interface for interacting with MyClaude marketplace. Install globally via `npm install -g @myclaude-cli/cli`.

Term	Definition
PRISM	Prismatic Documentation Architecture. The framework governing this docs system — one source, three surfaces.
H-Surface	Human-facing documentation. The visual docs site with navigation and search.
A-Surface	Agent-facing documentation. Machine-readable specs, MCP tools, and context payloads.
G-Surface	GEO-facing documentation. Schema.org markup, llms.txt, and quotable passages for AI search engines.
GEO	Generative Engine Optimization. Optimizing content for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
Diataxis	A 4-type documentation model: Tutorial, How-To, Reference, Explanation. Used to classify every page.
llms.txt	A machine-readable site description file at the site root, following the llms.txt spec. Includes behavioral directives for AI agents.
Stripe Connect	The payment infrastructure used by MyClaude. Creators receive 92% of each sale (8% platform fee).
Signed URL	A time-limited download URL generated server-side for paid product files. Expires after 5 minutes.

Term	Definition
Creator	A MyClaude user who publishes products to the marketplace.
Buyer	A MyClaude user who discovers, installs, or purchases products.
Platform fee	8% fee on paid product sales, collected via Stripe Connect.
Product slug	A URL-safe identifier for a product, auto-generated from the product name.

ReferenceUpdated 2026-03-25

Definitions of key terms used throughout MyClaude documentation.

Term	Definition
Skill	A callable prompt routine stored in `.claude/skills/` that extends Claude Code with domain-specific capabilities. Invoked with `/skill-name` in Claude Code.
Squad	A multi-agent team with coordinated workflows, enabling complex tasks through agent collaboration. Defined by a roster of agents with assigned roles.
Agent	A single-purpose AI entity with specialized knowledge and defined tool access. Operates autonomously within its domain.
Workflow	A multi-step automation pipeline that chains tools, agents, and skills into a repeatable process.
Design System	A complete token set, component library, and design rules for consistent UI development across projects.
Prompt	A reusable system prompt or template optimized for a specific task or domain.
CLAUDE.md	A project configuration file containing rules, context, and behavioral directives for Claude Code.
Application	A full application built for or with Claude Code, ready to deploy.

Term	Definition
vault.yaml	A 9-15 line YAML manifest that defines metadata, pricing, and configuration for any MyClaude product. Required for publishing.
CONDUIT	The Engine-to-CLI-to-API publishing pipeline protocol. Connects Creator Engine, CLI, and marketplace API.
MCS	MyClaude Certified Standard. A quality badge awarded to products that pass automated and manual review.
Creator Engine	A standalone tool for building MyClaude products. Scaffolds vault.yaml, validates structure, and prepares for publishing.
MyClaude CLI	Command-line interface for interacting with MyClaude marketplace. Install globally via `npm install -g @myclaude-cli/cli`.

Term	Definition
PRISM	Prismatic Documentation Architecture. The framework governing this docs system — one source, three surfaces.
H-Surface	Human-facing documentation. The visual docs site with navigation and search.
A-Surface	Agent-facing documentation. Machine-readable specs, MCP tools, and context payloads.
G-Surface	GEO-facing documentation. Schema.org markup, llms.txt, and quotable passages for AI search engines.
GEO	Generative Engine Optimization. Optimizing content for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
Diataxis	A 4-type documentation model: Tutorial, How-To, Reference, Explanation. Used to classify every page.
llms.txt	A machine-readable site description file at the site root, following the llms.txt spec. Includes behavioral directives for AI agents.
Stripe Connect	The payment infrastructure used by MyClaude. Creators receive 92% of each sale (8% platform fee).
Signed URL	A time-limited download URL generated server-side for paid product files. Expires after 5 minutes.

Term	Definition
Creator	A MyClaude user who publishes products to the marketplace.
Buyer	A MyClaude user who discovers, installs, or purchases products.
Platform fee	8% fee on paid product sales, collected via Stripe Connect.
Product slug	A URL-safe identifier for a product, auto-generated from the product name.