Glossary

Glossary

Spark – An initial idea or concept to be explored using the Genesis Code Protocol. Sparks may be generated by the user or autonomously by the model (in editions that support it).

Invention Package – The final output of a run, containing evidence, reproducibility data, provenance records, documentation and the Exit Wizard export.

Runner – A deterministic module that extends the protocol with domain expertise and tools (e.g. Code, Hardware, Life Sciences). Runners are attached via attach runner <name>.

Cartridge – An attachable module providing metrics, policies, tests, lexicons and tools for a specific domain. Cartridges support retrieval and evaluation.

Phase – A named stage in the protocol where specific tasks are performed. Phases follow a linear order but may be revisited or skipped.

Gate – The checkpoint between phases where decisions are made. Gates prompt the user or model to proceed, branch, return or end the run.

Auto Mode – A run mode in which the model automatically proposes actions at each gate. The user may override these actions.

Full Run – A run mode in which the user or operator confirms each action before the model continues.

Risk Tier – Classification of runs into R1 (low risk), R2 (medium risk) or R3 (high risk). Higher tiers require more rigorous evidence and oversight.

Exit Wizard – The final phase of the protocol that packages all artifacts into a ZIP or PDF‑A bundle and finalises the Invention Package.