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Types

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

AI Text BlockThe block entity of the AI [generated] text block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-text
Stopwatch BlockThe block entity of the “Stopwatch” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/stopwatch
Minesweeper BlockThe block entity of the "Minesweeper" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/minesweeper
Timer BlockThe block entity for the “Timer” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/timer
Paragraph BlockThe block entity for the “Paragraph” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/paragraph
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.
How-To Block StepDefines a single step within a How-To Block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block
AI Chat BlockThe block entity of the “AI Chat” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-chat
Drawing BlockThe block entity of the “Drawing” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@tldraw/blocks/drawing
editBehaviorspoints to properties that will describe a component edit behavior
Video BlockThe block entity for the “Video” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/video
Shuffle BlockThe block entity of the “Shuffle” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/shuffle
How-To BlockThe block entity for the "How-To" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/how-to
ThingA generic thing
Callout BlockThe block entity for the “Callout” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/callout
Has Map ImageContains an image of a map.
PersonAn extremely simplified representation of a person or human being.
Remote Image FileInformation about an image file hosted at a remote URL.
ContainValues that could be present in this column.
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
Code BlockThe block entity of the “Code” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/code
Divider BlockThe block entity for the “Divider” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/divider
blocksBlocks Type
Employed ByBeing paid to work for this entity.
AI Chat Request MessageDefines a user-provided request message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
TESTTest Type
Kanban Board BlockThe block entity of the “Kanban Board” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/kanban-board
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.
stylepoints to properties that will end up as component css-vars
Displays Media FileDisplays this media file.
Has Representative Shuffle Block ItemA link to an arbitrary entity which has an associated representation as a Shuffle Block Item
Has ResponseA reaction or reply to this thing.
Rooted AtWhich column this category information belongs to
Founded ByEstablished, initiated, or created by this entity.
GitHub Project Entity TypeEntity Type for GitHub Project Block
Has AddressContains an address. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/address
Rooted AtStarting, originating, or based at this thing.
Has MessageContains this message.
GeneratedGenerated, created, or produced, this thing.
AI Chat Response MessageDefines an AI-generated response message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
Remote FileInformation about a file hosted at a remote URL.
Has How-To Block StepContains a How-To Block step. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-step
Followed ByThis thing came after or occurred subsequently.
dataPoints to properties that will end up as component props
Table BlockThe block entity of the "Table" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/table
Categorical ValueA categorical value is a value that appears or coukd appear one or more times within a categorical column.
Heading BlockThe block entity for the “Heading” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/heading
Has Frequently Asked QuestionContains a frequently asked question defined by a [Frequently Asked Question] entity.
AddressInformation required to identify a specific location on the planet associated with a postal address.
AI Image BlockThe block entity of the AI [generated] image block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-image
CompanyAn extremely simplified representation of a corporate organization.
Countdown BlockThe block entity for the “Countdown” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/countdown
Testtesting
Address BlockThe block entity of the “Address” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/address
Image BlockThe block entity for the “Image” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/image
Personalised IdentifierReplacement for the old school "email signature" with allll the links and auto referral codes, contact add, blah blah.

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