---
type: Section
title: Actor Convention
sources: [SPEC.md]
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status: current
stale_after: 2026-12-31
---

# Actor Convention

The `actor` front‑matter field records the identity that created or maintains a concept. It follows the pattern `<type>/<name>` where `<type>` is `person`, `organization`, or `automation`.

## Example

```yaml
actor: person/jdoe
```

Using a structured actor name enables automated attribution and accountability.