# Glossary

A quick reference for common Cirra terms.

A quick reference for common Cirra terms.

## Terms

- [App](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-an-app) — A software tool Cirra can work with.
- [Automation](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-an-automation) — Work Cirra runs without you starting it manually.
- [Connection](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-a-connection) — The secure link between Cirra and an app account.
- [Schedule](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-schedules-vs-triggers) — A time-based automation.
- [Skill](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-a-skill) — Reusable knowledge Cirra can apply in future tasks.
- [Task](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-a-task) — A conversation with Cirra focused on one piece of work.
- [Trigger](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-schedules-vs-triggers) — An event-based automation.
- [Workflow](/docs/cirra/cirra-concepts/cirra-what-is-a-workflow) — A structured process Cirra can run the same way each time.