Glossary of Terms¶

We know that some of the words used in Egregora might sound like "tech speak". Here is a simple guide to what they mean.

🔑 API Key¶

Think of this like a digital password that allows Egregora to talk to the AI (Google Gemini). It's a long string of letters and numbers. You need to get one from Google (it's free) so that the AI can read your chats and write stories. * Is it safe? Yes. You only save it on your own computer.

📦 Chat Export (Zip File)¶

This is just the file you get from WhatsApp when you choose "Export Chat". * It's a compressed folder (ZIP) that contains a text file of your messages. * Egregora reads this file to find your memories.

💻 Terminal (Command Line)¶

The "black box" window where you type commands. On Windows, it's called PowerShell or Command Prompt. On Mac, it's called Terminal. * Don't be afraid of it! You just need to copy and paste the commands we give you.

🏠 Local Server (Preview)¶

When we say "start a local server," we mean "make a private website on your computer." * It looks like a real website in your browser (e.g., http://localhost:8000), but it only exists on your machine. * If you turn off your computer, the website stops running. No one on the internet can see it.

📝 Markdown¶

This is the simple format Egregora uses to save your stories. * It's just plain text with simple symbols for formatting (like **bold** or # Heading). * You can open these files with any text editor (Notepad, TextEdit) to change your stories.

🤖 Model (AI)¶

The "brain" that reads your messages and writes the stories. * Egregora uses Google Gemini by default because it's fast, smart, and has a great free tier.