Definitions of the core terms used across Gokino — boards, sketches, libraries, workspaces, credits and AI features.

Glossary

Quick definitions of the terms used across the Gokino documentation. Each section links to the page that covers the topic in depth.

Core concepts

Term	Definition
Sketch	An Arduino program (`setup()` and `loop()`), stored as a `.ino` file.
Board	The microcontroller you compile and upload to (Arduino Uno, ESP32, STM32...).
Core (platform package)	The compiler support package for a board family; installed in the Boards tab.
Library	Reusable code installed from the Libraries tab and included with `#include <...>`.
Workspace	The whole project: files, folders, version history and sharing settings.
Explorer	The Sidebar tab that manages the file tree.

Term	Definition
Cloud mode	Files stored in your Gokino workspace and accessible from any device.
Local mode	Files opened from your computer with the File System Access API (Chrome/Edge).
Version (checkpoint)	A named snapshot of a file that you can preview and restore later.

Term	Definition
WebSerial / Port	Browser API that talks to the board over USB; select the port in the Header.
Baud rate	Serial communication speed; it must match `Serial.begin()`.
Serial Monitor	Output Panel tab that receives and sends raw serial data.
Console	Output Panel tab with build, upload and error logs.
Verify	Compile the sketch in the cloud without uploading it.
Upload	Compile and flash the firmware to the board.
Quota	Free compilations per hour; beyond it each build costs credits.

Term	Definition
AI Assistant	The right sidebar with the Chat and Code Review tabs.
Diff	Side-by-side or unified preview of proposed changes before they are applied.
Apply / Patch	Write an AI suggestion into the editor — whole file or a localized Smart Patch.
RAG	Retrieval of related code from your workspace to ground AI answers.
Consent	Explicit opt-in required before local code is indexed for the cloud.

Term	Definition
Credit	Unit consumed by AI messages; also charged for compiles beyond the quota.
Plan	Free, Lite, Pro and Max subscription tiers.
Top-up	Extra credits that never expire.
Share / Permission	Grant another account view or edit access to a file or folder.