author
Defines the creator or originator of the resource.
MSP-1 Namespace Term
msp:role
Defines the function, responsibility, or semantic position that an entity plays within MSP-1 metadata—particularly useful in provenance, authorship, and organizational structures.
Definition
msp:role is used to express the specific role an entity holds in the context of a resource. This may include roles such as author, reviewer, maintainer, publisher, administrator, or domain-specific roles defined by an implementation.
Clear role declarations improve semantic disambiguation for AI agents and help contextualize how different contributors and entities relate to the content.
Usage
{
"msp:role": "maintainer"
}
Related Terms
reviewer
Indicates who reviewed or validated the resource.
provenance
Captures origin, authorship, and validation lineage—including roles.