> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.netmap.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.netmap.dev/reference/glossary.md). # Glossary This glossary defines common NetMap terms used in user, API, operations, and developer documentation. | Term | Meaning | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Access token | Short-lived authentication token used by browser/session clients. | | API key | Long-lived or expiring secret used by automation through the `X-API-Key` header. | | API-key prefix | Plaintext lookup component of an API key; not sufficient for authentication. | | Device | A tracked network endpoint or infrastructure asset. | | Discovery scan | nmap-based scan that identifies hosts in a private range. | | Firewall database | Separate SQLite database, `firewall.db`, for syslog/firewall events. | | FTS5 | SQLite full-text search extension used for raw firewall log searching. | | Group | A topology grouping that can hold VLAN and subnet metadata. | | IPAM | IP address management: subnets, address grids, reservations, leases, and conflicts. | | LLDP | Link Layer Discovery Protocol. NetMap includes LLDP scan/neighbour endpoints. | | Main database | SQLite database, `netmap.db`, for core application state. | | Observation | Scheduled discovery finding that can be applied or resolved by a user. | | OIDC | OpenID Connect single sign-on. | | Permission | Named capability such as `topology_write` or `security_view`. | | Relationship | Topology link between devices or groups. | | Service check | TCP/UDP monitoring target associated with a device. | | Site | Physical or logical location for devices. | | SuperAdmin | Built-in role that bypasses permission checks and can manage administrative settings. | | Syslog | Log forwarding protocol accepted by NetMap over configured UDP/TCP ports. | | VLAN | Virtual LAN metadata stored on topology groups and used by IPAM workflows. | Related page: [Terminology](/product-introduction/terminology.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.netmap.dev/reference/glossary.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.