Nine kinds, one set of parts.
Books, anime, games, software, and MCP servers all use eight of the same fifteen parts.
Nine kinds
Choose a kind to see its eight parts.
Part names stay the same, but their role depends on the kind. Library editions mean translations and collections; game editions mean platforms and regions.
Each kind uses shared parts as needed. These eight best describe this kind.
Build each part once, and a new kind only changes the arrangement.
Fifteen parts
Fifteen parts, each with one job.
Each part serves a different purpose for each kind. The full catalog explains what each one does and gives an example.
See the parts directory and examples
Identity
One identity points to the same thing in every language and on every site.
ExampleOne author writes a novel and makes a game. Both entries link to the same person in their credits.
Names in many languages
Names, aliases, and pronunciations in every language coexist, with original spellings preserved.
ExampleA visual novel’s Japanese title, Chinese title, and romanized title appear together. Search for any of them to find it.
Editions
Editions, releases, translations, platforms, and coverage each have their own records.
ExampleA three-volume omnibus is one release, but its three works remain distinct.
Credits
People and organizations are listed by role, with each name linked to its portfolio.
ExampleVoice actors, characters, and works share one record, so their credits do not have to be pieced together later.
Relations
Adaptations, sequels, series, and dependencies are visible from either end.
ExampleThe anime entry says “Adapted from,” and the original entry shows “Adapted into,” both from the same relationship record.
Filters
Filter by available fields, browse to the last result, and save criteria as a view.
ExampleSave a view such as “anime with female protagonists adapted from novels,” name it, and follow it.
Ratings
State what is being rated, then show the score and review.
ExampleRate an audiobook’s story, translation, and narration separately.
Discussion
Discussions attach directly to the thing, without a separate forum.
ExampleDiscussions follow reading progress, so readers who have not reached the ending do not see it.
Wiki
Wiki+ pages and infoboxes use facts reviewed on the graph.
ExampleA person page’s infobox uses facts from the graph. Correct a fact once, and every page that uses it is updated.
Lists
Lists can include any kind, and can be ordered, annotated, and exported.
ExampleAn introductory list puts novels, manga, and anime in order, with a short reason for each item.
Progress
Library status, every reading or play session, and what to read or play next.
ExampleRead the first ten volumes in Japanese, then switch to the Chinese edition and continue from volume eleven.
Follow
Follow a thing, person, or view and receive new activity.
ExampleFollow a saved view and get notified when a new item matches its conditions.
Offers
When something is for sale, see its availability, price, and where to buy it.
ExampleAvailability is marked unknown when there is no data, not shown as in stock.
Specifications
Measured specifications and compatibility evidence include test conditions and dates.
ExampleA compatibility record names the client, version, and date observed.
Schedule
Release dates, air times, and events appear on one schedule.
ExampleAnnounced, scheduled, confirmed, and delayed are four separate statuses.
Five modules
Parts are grouped into five modules by purpose.
Each module answers a question and uses a set of parts. Trust is different: it applies to every part and handles sources, rights, and privacy.
A new kind
A new kind is a configuration task.
Add a new kind without building a separate backend. The parts are already there. Prepare five configuration items.
Vocabulary
Define the kinds and properties, reusing existing vocabulary where possible.
Mappings
Map each field in external data to a property on the graph.
Seed data
The first set of entries and the links between them.
Saved views
Common filters become indexes and tabs.
Zone
A site that arranges these pages into a home for this kind.
Build a new behavior once as a part, and connect every kind that needs it.
Start with the kind you care about. The other eight are already connected to the same account.
Use one account to follow books and anime, track games, write ratings, and make lists. You can also build a site for your community in a Zone.