usefor
Usefor is a metadata concept used to indicate the intended uses or contexts for a resource. It functions as a tagging or labeling mechanism that helps users and systems identify appropriate applications, constraints, or audiences for content, data, software components, or other assets. The concept emphasizes functional context rather than topics alone.
In practice, usefor is implemented as a named metadata property (for example, a field called useFor or
The primary purposes of usefor are to improve discovery by matching assets to workflows, guide licensing or
Challenges include maintaining a consistent vocabulary across large collections, adapting to changing use-cases, and ensuring accurate