Glossary

Definitions of key AgenticFlow terms and concepts.

A

Agent - An interactive AI assistant with conversational interface and tool access.

API Key - Authentication credential for API access.

Action - A node in a workflow that performs an operation.

C

Credits - Usage-based billing units consumed by AI operations.

K

Knowledge Base - A searchable collection of documents for RAG.

M

MCP - Model Context Protocol, the standard for tool integrations.

Multi-Agent System - Multiple AI agents working together (see Workforce).

N

Node - An individual component in a workflow.

R

RAG - Retrieval-Augmented Generation, using knowledge bases to enhance AI responses.

RBAC - Role-Based Access Control for team permissions.

S

System Prompt - Instructions that define an agent's behavior and personality.

W

Workflow - A sequential automation flow with connected nodes.

Workforce - AgenticFlow's multi-agent orchestration system.

Workspace - A multi-tenant organizational boundary.

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