Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Standard.site and implementing the lexicons.

General

What is Standard.site?

Standard.site is a community-driven initiative to create shared lexicon schemas for long-form publishing on AT Protocol. It enables interoperability between different publishing platforms.

Who created Standard.site?

Standard.site emerged from conversations between developers building long-form platforms on AT Protocol. It's maintained by the community and grows as builders identify shared needs.

Technical

Do I need to use all the lexicons?

No. Applications can implement just the lexicons that make sense for their use case. The schemas are designed to work independently while supporting richer integrations when combined.

Can I extend the schemas?

The standard focuses on shared metadata properties. Applications are free to add additional properties, though they may not be understood by other platforms.

Contributing

How can I contribute?

Standard.site is developed in the open. Join the conversation on Bluesky or Tangled to propose changes or additions.

How are changes decided?

Changes are discussed openly in the community. The goal is to reach consensus among builders who are actively implementing the standard.