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Glossary

Simple definitions for AIPM terms.

AIPM uses words from package managers, AI tools, and publishing accounts. This page keeps those words short and easy to scan.

• AIPM package

A versioned package with a manifest, visibility setting, and the files needed to install an AI skill.

• Skill

A reusable set of instructions or files that helps an AI assistant do one job.

• Manifest

The aipm.manifest.json file. It tells AIPM the package name, version, entry file, supported tools, description, and license.

• Target

The AI tool you want to install into. Current targets are cursor and claude.

• Adapter

Code that writes skill files into the right folder for a target tool.

• Org namespace

The scope that owns package names, such as @team in @team/review-helper.

• Package reservation

A package name reserved in the dashboard so an org can publish versions for it.

• Private package

An org package that only authenticated members with access can discover, inspect, and install.

• CLI login

The browser-based aipm login flow that stores a local CLI session for private package reads and installs.

• CLI session

A local auth record stored in ~/.aipm/auth.json so the CLI can refresh access without asking for a token each time.

• Install token

An org-scoped read token used by CI or automation to install private packages without browser login.

• Publish token

A short-lived token from the dashboard. The CLI uses it when you publish a package version.

• Template

Starter SKILL.md content for common tasks like code review, issue summaries, and release notes.

• --no-init

A flag on aipm add, update, and remove. It installs or manages a skill without creating or updating aipm.package.json and aipm-lock.json. Install without project tracking

• SKILL.md frontmatter

The YAML block between --- lines at the top of SKILL.md. name and description are required; other fields depend on the AI tool. SKILL.md frontmatter reference

• Entry file

The main file in a package. AIPM reads and installs this as the skill content.

• .aipmignore

A file that tells AIPM what not to publish, such as secrets, logs, and private notes.

• Readiness

A check that confirms the registry can reach its database and package storage.