agent skill — A reusable instruction file that teaches an agent how to do one job well — the procedure, the tools, and what counts as done.
AI agent — An AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.
context window — The maximum amount of text a model can consider at once — its working memory for the current conversation or task.
Why it matters
Gives a structured framework for calibrating AI agentAn AI system that doesn't just answer once but works toward a goal in a loop — taking actions, reading the results, and deciding what to do next.Full definition → autonomy, verification depth, and context windowThe maximum amount of text a model can consider at once — its working memory for the current conversation or task.Full definition → management across a project's lifecycle, rather than treating coding-agent use as ad hoc prompting.
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