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Types

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

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

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