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Types

Types provide a standardized way of describing things, and can used by blocks and services

Heading BlockThe block entity for the “Heading” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/heading
AddressInformation required to identify a specific location on the planet associated with a postal address.
Has ResponseA reaction or reply to this thing.
Code BlockThe block entity of the “Code” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/code
Callout BlockThe block entity for the “Callout” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/callout
How-To Block StepDefines a single step within a How-To Block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block
Has Frequently Asked QuestionContains a frequently asked question defined by a [Frequently Asked Question] entity.
Stopwatch BlockThe block entity of the “Stopwatch” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/stopwatch
CompanyAn extremely simplified representation of a corporate organization.
AI Chat Response MessageDefines an AI-generated response message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
Rooted AtStarting, originating, or based at this thing.
Employed ByBeing paid to work for this entity.
GeneratedGenerated, created, or produced, this thing.
Has MessageContains this message.
AI Text BlockThe block entity of the AI [generated] text block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-text
Frequently Asked QuestionA question frequently asked about something – or, often, a question that someone anticipates will be asked about something.
Address BlockThe block entity of the “Address” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/address
Timer BlockThe block entity for the “Timer” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/timer
Has Map ImageContains an image of a map.
ThingA generic thing
Minesweeper BlockThe block entity of the "Minesweeper" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/minesweeper
Has How-To Block IntroductionContains a How-To Block Introduction See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-introduction
Has QueryThe query that something has.
ChartA visual representation of data.
Table BlockThe block entity of the "Table" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/table
TESTTest Type
Image BlockThe block entity for the “Image” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/image
How-To Block IntroductionA short description or precursor that explains the process that’s defined within the How-To block, or defines any preliminary context. It also often describes any pre-requisites necessary for completing the subsequent set of “How-To Block Step”s. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-step
Personalised IdentifierReplacement for the old school "email signature" with allll the links and auto referral codes, contact add, blah blah.
Followed ByThis thing came after or occurred subsequently.
AI Chat BlockThe block entity of the “AI Chat” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-chat
editBehaviorspoints to properties that will describe a component edit behavior
Drawing BlockThe block entity of the “Drawing” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@tldraw/blocks/drawing
ContainValues that could be present in this column.
PersonAn extremely simplified representation of a person or human being.
blocksBlocks Type
Paragraph BlockThe block entity for the “Paragraph” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/paragraph
Remote Image FileInformation about an image file hosted at a remote URL.
How-To BlockThe block entity for the "How-To" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/how-to
QueryA structured query for data, including e.g. the types of filters to be applied in order to produce the data.
stylepoints to properties that will end up as component css-vars
Displays Media FileDisplays this media file.
Incident CommanderAn incident commander (IC) is a person who is responsible for managing all aspects of incident response. This can range from assessing the situation and developing a plan of action to reaching a successful outcome.
AI Chat Request MessageDefines a user-provided request message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
Kanban Board BlockThe block entity of the “Kanban Board” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/kanban-board
Divider BlockThe block entity for the “Divider” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/divider
Video BlockThe block entity for the “Video” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/video
FAQ BlockA block to display Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Rooted AtWhich column this category information belongs to
Has Representative Shuffle Block ItemA link to an arbitrary entity which has an associated representation as a Shuffle Block Item
AI Image BlockThe block entity of the AI [generated] image block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-image
Founded ByEstablished, initiated, or created by this entity.
Remote FileInformation about a file hosted at a remote URL.
Shuffle BlockThe block entity of the “Shuffle” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/shuffle
Has How-To Block StepContains a How-To Block step. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-step
dataPoints to properties that will end up as component props
Has AddressContains an address. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/address
Testtesting
GitHub Project Entity TypeEntity Type for GitHub Project Block
Countdown BlockThe block entity for the “Countdown” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/countdown
Categorical ValueA categorical value is a value that appears or coukd appear one or more times within a categorical column.

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