> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://labs.prompthon.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Publication Metadata Schema

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Use this schema as the baseline metadata contract for lab pages that need
publication extensions.

## Core fields

* `owner`: page owner or responsible editor
* `updated`: last meaningful content update date
* `depth`: expected depth such as `foundational`, `intermediate`, or `advanced`
* `region_tags`: regional scope tags such as `global`, `china`, or `enterprise`
* `coding_required`: `no`, `optional`, or `yes`
* `external_readings`: outbound articles, posts, or companion pieces

## Example

```yaml theme={null}
title: Deep Research Agents
owner: Prompthon IO
updated: 2026-04-20
depth: advanced
region_tags:
  - global
  - china
coding_required: optional
external_readings:
  - title: Example companion article
    url: https://example.com/article
```
