# io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence

> Published by [phi.zzstoatzz.io](https://lexicon.garden/identity/did:plc:65sucjiel52gefhcdcypynsr)

✓ This is the authoritative definition for this NSID.

## Links

- [View on Lexicon Garden](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:65sucjiel52gefhcdcypynsr/io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence)
- [Documentation](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:65sucjiel52gefhcdcypynsr/io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence/docs)
- [Examples](https://lexicon.garden/lexicon/did:plc:65sucjiel52gefhcdcypynsr/io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence/examples)

## Definitions

### `io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence`

**Type**: `record`

An influence selected on Phi's repo. The subject pins an actor profile version; its URI contains the stable actor DID. Retired choices remain readable. Background voice material cites the exact choice and source post versions.

**Key**: `any`

| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|
| `active` | `boolean` | Yes |  |
| `createdAt` | `string` (datetime) | Yes |  |
| `reason` | `string` | Yes | What Phi wants to learn from this influence. |
| `selectedBy` | `string` | Yes | Distinguishes Phi's choices from operator-provided starting influences. |
| `subject` | `ref` → `com.atproto.repo.strongRef` | Yes |  |
| `updatedAt` | `string` (datetime) | Yes |  |
| `works` | `array` | No | Specific works selected for background reading, separate from the author's recent posts. |

## Raw Schema

```json
{
  "$type": "com.atproto.lexicon.schema",
  "defs": {
    "main": {
      "description": "An influence selected on Phi's repo. The subject pins an actor profile version; its URI contains the stable actor DID. Retired choices remain readable. Background voice material cites the exact choice and source post versions.",
      "key": "any",
      "record": {
        "properties": {
          "active": {
            "type": "boolean"
          },
          "createdAt": {
            "format": "datetime",
            "type": "string"
          },
          "reason": {
            "description": "What Phi wants to learn from this influence.",
            "maxLength": 800,
            "type": "string"
          },
          "selectedBy": {
            "description": "Distinguishes Phi's choices from operator-provided starting influences.",
            "knownValues": [
              "phi",
              "operator"
            ],
            "type": "string"
          },
          "subject": {
            "ref": "com.atproto.repo.strongRef",
            "type": "ref"
          },
          "updatedAt": {
            "format": "datetime",
            "type": "string"
          },
          "works": {
            "description": "Specific works selected for background reading, separate from the author's recent posts.",
            "items": {
              "format": "uri",
              "type": "string"
            },
            "maxLength": 10,
            "type": "array"
          }
        },
        "required": [
          "subject",
          "reason",
          "active",
          "selectedBy",
          "createdAt",
          "updatedAt"
        ],
        "type": "object"
      },
      "type": "record"
    }
  },
  "id": "io.zzstoatzz.phi.influence",
  "lexicon": 1
}
```