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Types

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

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