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Learn about different GitBook concepts related to GitBook integrations

Throughout the GitBook developer platform and its documentation, you'll encounter various concepts, variables, and terms.

A unique identifier of an Organization in GitBook.

Found in the URL of any space or via the "Copy org ID" button in the organization settings. Example: https://app.gitbook.com/o/<organizationId/s/<sapceId>

A unique identifier of a Space in GitBook.

Found in the URL of any space or via the "Copy space ID" button in the upper-right dropdown in a space. Example: https://app.gitbook.com/o/<organizationId/s/<sapceId>

A unique identifier of a User in GitBook.

Retrieved from the "GET Current User" API endpoint or via the "Copy user ID" button from your organization settings.

A required file in a GitBook integration containing metadata for publishing and developing your app. Automatically generated from the CLI when running gitbook new.

A required file in a GitBook integration that includes configuration for local development. Automatically generated from the CLI when running gitbook dev.

How integrations are rendered in GitBook

Rendering of custom blocks is controlled in the integration's code and executed in the GitBook backend.

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