Reference
This page gathers the stable terms used across OpenOnyx.
Why it exists
Shared language makes a vault easier to reason about. These terms describe the files and surfaces you encounter in the app.
When to use it
Use the reference when a page uses an unfamiliar term or when you are configuring a workflow for someone else.
Workflow
Encounter a term → confirm its file-first meaning → return to the feature page → apply it to a real note or vault decision.
Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Vault | A folder OpenOnyx reads and writes |
| Note | Usually a Markdown .md file |
| Space | An indexed collection for cited retrieval |
| Knowledge Graph | Explicit links between notes |
| AI Graph | Suggested semantic relationships |
| Canvas | A portable .canvas board |
OpenOnyx tip
Keep the distinction between links and AI suggestions clear: links are your decisions; suggestions are prompts to inspect.
OpenOnyx common mistake
Names can be customized in a vault. The file formats remain the portable reference.