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### ClassicUO
- Definition：The primary Ultima Online game client that hosts ClassicAssist as a plugin; serves as the main application process that loads and manages the assistant UI at runtime
- Aliases：CUO、Client

### Plugin
- Definition：A separately compiled assembly (ClassicAssist.Avalonia.exe) that ClassicUO loads dynamically at runtime using reflection; must implement the `Assistant.Engine.Install` entry point and follow specific loading conventions
- Aliases：Plugin Assembly

### Shared
- Definition：The core business logic library (ClassicAssist.Shared.dll) containing UO protocol handling, data models, and common functionality; loaded explicitly by the plugin before UI initialization
- Aliases：Shared Library、Core

### Launcher
- Definition：WPF-based helper application (ClassicAssist.Launcher.exe) for managing ClassicUO instances, shards, and plugin configuration; provides user interface for setup and management tasks
- Aliases：ClassicAssist Launcher

### Updater
- Definition：Standalone WPF application (ClassicAssist.Updater.exe) that handles automatic updates for ClassicAssist components by downloading from GitHub releases
- Aliases：ClassicAssist Updater

### Shard
- Definition：A configured Ultima Online server instance managed by the Launcher; includes connection details and profile settings for different game servers
- Aliases：Server、Game Server

### Agent
- Definition：Automated behavior module within ClassicAssist that performs repetitive tasks like autoloot, buying/selling, dressing, organizing inventory, or scavenging items
- Aliases：Automation Agent、Bot

### Macro
- Definition：Scripted sequence of actions and commands that can be executed automatically; supports both built-in commands and custom IronPython scripts
- Aliases：Macro Command、Script