Getting started
Glossary
This glossary explains Homarr's main components and the terms used for them.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| App | A saved shortcut with a name, destination, icon, and optional status check |
| Assistant | A conversation interface that can use model responses and Homarr tools |
| Board | A dashboard page where apps, widgets, and Containers are arranged |
| Container | A resizable board area containing apps, widgets, or nested Containers |
| Custom Widget | A validated definition for an API-backed board tile |
| Edit mode | The board state used to add, move, resize, configure, or remove content |
| Homarr provider | An Assistant provider routed through Workshop with a per-user allowance |
| Integration | A server-side connection from Homarr to a supported service |
| Layout | An arrangement of board items selected for a viewport width |
| Provider | The model API selected for Assistant |
| Rail | A fixed area at the left or right of a non-Mobile board layout |
| Task | A background workload that runs without an active browser session |
| Widget | A board tile that displays information or provides actions |
| Workshop | A separate community service for sharing Custom Widget definitions and board CSS |