name
Provides a human-readable label, title, or naming set for an MSP-1 resource, entity, page, section, or concept.
MSP-1 Namespace Term
msp:type
Classifies an MSP-1 resource, entity, page, section, provenance entry, intent, role, or related declaration into a meaningful semantic category.
Definition
msp:type provides a classification signal that identifies what kind of thing is being described. It helps agents, validators, and implementation tools apply appropriate interpretation, grouping, and reasoning.
A type value may be a single string classifier or an array of string classifiers when more than one classification is semantically justified. MSP-1 does not impose a rigid taxonomy, but type labels should remain meaningful, stable, human-readable, and consistent across related resources.
Usage
{
"msp:type": "guide"
}
{
"msp:type": ["derived", "ai-assisted"]
}
The type term classifies what something is. It is related to role and intent, but it is not interchangeable with either term.
Related Terms
description
Provides a human-readable summary explaining what an MSP-1 resource is about, what it covers, and why it exists.
page
Describes a single web page or page-equivalent resource as an addressable semantic unit.
section
Describes a logical or structural subdivision of a page.
intent
Declares the purpose, goal, or intended function of an MSP-1 resource, page, section, action, or communication.
role
Identifies the function, responsibility, or semantic position an entity has in relation to an MSP-1 resource.
provenance
Documents the origin, lineage, creation method, source relationship, and contributor context of an MSP-1 resource.
trust
Declares trust-related context, confidence indicators, verification information, and supporting signals associated with an MSP-1 resource.
authority
Identifies the person, organization, or system holding declared decision-making, editorial, publishing, or stewardship authority.