> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.refractbot.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.refractbot.com/introduction-to-botting/intro-to-refract-terminology.md).

# Intro to Refract Terminology

* **Account** – A registered profile on a specific site required to checkout on certain sites like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
* **Account Proxy** – A proxy assigned to a single account in the account tab to login.
* **ASIN** – Amazon's product identifier (e.g. `B08SGTGTZD` from the product URL). The monitor input for Amazon.
* **Captcha** – A security puzzle (often a 3x3 image selection or checkbox) used to verify human interaction before proceeding to checkout.
* **Cook Group** – A community, usually on Discord, where botters share release info, strategies, and resource recommendations. The place to go for questions about accounts, profiles, proxies, and jigging.
* **Cookies** – Data generated by a harvester (the extension or in-bot harvester) and stored to bypass Shape (Target’s anti-bot system).
* **Extension** – The browser extension used to generate Target cookies for authentication and checkout.
* **Harvester** – The browser process (extension or in-bot) that generates Shape cookies for Target by repeatedly attempting add to cart or login without completing them.
* **Hype Product** – A Target task group toggle that must be ON for Shape-protected (high-demand) drops like cards and consoles.
* **Jig (J1g)** – A community practice of altering profile details between orders so retailers do not flag them as duplicates. Refract does not provide jigging guidance; ask your cook group.
* **Monitor** – The "tasks" that scrape a website to detect and notify users of product restocks and drops.
* **Monitor Proxy List** – A set of proxies used specifically for website monitoring to detect drops/restocks faster without getting blocked.
* **Offer ID (OID)** – A unique identifier tied to a specific product and seller on sites like Amazon and Walmart.
* **PID (Product ID)** – A unique identifier for a product, same as a SKU.
* **Profile** – Your shipping and billing information used to complete checkout.
* **Proxy** – An IP address used to prevent bans and increase scaling when running multiple tasks.
* **Proxy List** – A list of proxies grouped together for ease of use.
* **PX** – Walmart’s anti-bot system that detects automated behavior.
* **Session** – A saved login state for an account after logging in, allowing continued access without needing to log in again.
* **Shape** – Target’s anti-bot system that prevents automated purchases.
* **Site** – The website where you are trying to buy a product.
* **SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)** – A unique identifier for a product, same as a PID.
* **Task** – Essentially a worker. A task is what is actively trying to buy the product.
* **TCIN** – Target's product identifier (the number in the product URL, e.g. `81114595` from `/p/-/A-81114595`). The monitor input for Target.
* **Task Proxy** – Proxies used exclusively for checkout tasks to ensure IP diversity and reduce detection risk.
* **2FA Code (Two-Factor Authentication Code)** – A code sent to:
  * Log into an account (e.g., Walmart)
  * Complete checkout or reset an account (e.g., Best Buy)
* **Webhook** – A notification system that sends updates (successful checkout or decline messages) to platforms like Discord or Slack.


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