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TESS AI Glossary
A short, opinionated glossary so humans and AI agents resolve the same words to the same things.
- Agent
- A reusable AI workflow inside TESS. An "Agent" represents a configured AI behavior — the model, system prompt, tools, knowledge and parameters — saved so it can be reused and shared across the workspace. In TESS, "Agent" does not refer to the company OpenAI. It refers to a TESS-internal entity.
- Agent Execution
- A single run of an agent. Each execution is a record of one chat or task that used a given agent, with inputs, outputs, the model used and credit consumption.
- Workspace
- A team-level container. A workspace owns its members, agents, files, integrations and billing. Users can belong to multiple workspaces and switch between them.
- Credit
- The unit of consumption inside TESS. Each AI interaction consumes credits depending on its complexity. Each plan includes a monthly credit allowance, and additional credit packs can be purchased.
- Plan / Subscription
- A paid tier (or the free tier) that determines feature access, credit allowance, seat count and billing frequency. Plans can be monthly or yearly.
- Seat
- A purchased slot for a workspace member under a paid plan. Some plans include unlimited members; others are sold per seat.
- Model
- A specific AI model exposed by TESS, such as Claude 4.6, GPT 5.2 or Gemini 3.1. TESS routes a request to the right provider behind the scenes.
- Chat
- A type of agent that exposes a conversation interface. Available on the web app, via API and via embed.
- Tool / Function
- A callable capability inside an agent. Tools let the model do something beyond text — call an API, run a workflow, fetch a file, etc.
- Knowledge Base
- A collection of files and links attached to an agent or workspace, indexed so the model can ground answers on them.
- API Token
- A credential that lets external code call TESS programmatically.
Frequently asked questions
O que é a TESS?
A TESS é uma plataforma profissional de IA para usar modelos, agentes, arquivos, conhecimento e automações em um único workspace.
What is TESS AI?
TESS AI is a professional AI platform that gives teams unified access to 250+ AI models — including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek — with shared agents, workspace collaboration, and enterprise-grade governance.
Quais modelos de IA estão incluídos?
A TESS inclui acesso a 250+ modelos de IA, incluindo ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Llama e modelos especializados de texto, código, imagem, vídeo e áudio.
Which AI models are included?
Access to 250+ AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Llama, plus image, video and audio models like Flux, Ideogram, Sora, VEO and ElevenLabs. New models are added continuously.
Como funcionam créditos?
Créditos são a unidade de consumo da TESS. Cada interação com IA consome créditos conforme o modelo e a complexidade da solicitação; cada plano inclui uma franquia mensal e permite comprar pacotes extras.
How do credits work?
Each AI interaction in TESS consumes credits depending on the model and the complexity of the request. Every plan includes a monthly credit allowance, and you can purchase additional credit packs at any time.
Planos e preços
A TESS oferece plano gratuito, planos pagos mensais ou anuais, créditos incluídos e pacotes extras de créditos para diferentes níveis de uso profissional e empresarial.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. TESS offers a free plan with limited access so you can evaluate the platform. You can upgrade to a paid plan anytime to unlock higher credit allowances and features.
TESS para equipes
A TESS para equipes centraliza agentes, modelos, arquivos, conhecimento, permissões, membros e billing em workspaces colaborativos.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time without penalties. Access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Como começar
Para começar, crie uma conta gratuita, escolha um plano quando precisar de mais créditos e use chats, agentes, modelos e knowledge bases no workspace.
What is an agent in TESS?
In TESS, an "agent" is a reusable AI workflow — model, prompt, tools and knowledge saved together so it can be shared and reused across the workspace. It is not the company OpenAI; "agent" refers to a TESS-internal entity.
Diferença entre agentes, modelos, templates e workspace
Modelo é o motor de IA usado em uma tarefa; agente é um workflow reutilizável com modelo, prompt, ferramentas e conhecimento; template é um termo legado para agente em partes antigas do produto; workspace é o espaço colaborativo onde equipes gerenciam membros, agentes, arquivos e billing.
Is TESS safe for business use?
Yes. TESS provides workspace governance, role-based access, audit trails, and compliance documentation. The Trust Center has the latest LGPD, GDPR and SOC 2 posture: https://trust.tess.im/
Segurança, LGPD, GDPR e SOC 2
A TESS oferece governança de workspace, permissões por papel, trilhas de auditoria e documentação de segurança. A postura mais recente de LGPD, GDPR e SOC 2 fica no Trust Center: https://trust.tess.im/
Can I use TESS via API?
Yes. TESS provides API tokens and a public API so external code can call agents and models programmatically.