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Types

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

Timer BlockThe block entity for the “Timer” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/timer
ThingA generic thing
Has Map ImageContains an image of a map.
ChartA visual representation of data.
Has QueryThe query that something has.
Has How-To Block IntroductionContains a How-To Block Introduction See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-introduction
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
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
TESTTest Type
editBehaviorspoints to properties that will describe a component edit behavior
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
Drawing BlockThe block entity of the “Drawing” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@tldraw/blocks/drawing
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.
Has ResponseA reaction or reply to this thing.
How-To Block StepDefines a single step within a How-To Block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block
CompanyAn extremely simplified representation of a corporate organization.
Stopwatch BlockThe block entity of the “Stopwatch” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/stopwatch
Rooted AtStarting, originating, or based at this thing.
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.
GeneratedGenerated, created, or produced, this thing.
Has MessageContains this message.
Address BlockThe block entity of the “Address” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/address
Rooted AtWhich column this category information belongs to
AI Image BlockThe block entity of the AI [generated] image block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/ai-image
Has Representative Shuffle Block ItemA link to an arbitrary entity which has an associated representation as a Shuffle Block Item
Founded ByEstablished, initiated, or created by this entity.
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.
dataPoints to properties that will end up as component props
Has How-To Block StepContains a How-To Block step. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/how-to-block-step
Has AddressContains an address. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/types/entity-type/address
AI Chat Response MessageDefines an AI-generated response message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
Employed ByBeing paid to work for this entity.
GitHub Project Entity TypeEntity Type for GitHub Project Block
Testtesting
Heading BlockThe block entity for the “Heading” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/heading
Callout BlockThe block entity for the “Callout” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/callout
Code BlockThe block entity of the “Code” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/code
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.
blocksBlocks Type
How-To BlockThe block entity for the "How-To" block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/how-to
PersonAn extremely simplified representation of a person or human being.
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.
ContainValues that could be present in this column.
QueryA structured query for data, including e.g. the types of filters to be applied in order to produce the data.
Displays Media FileDisplays this media file.
AI Chat Request MessageDefines a user-provided request message in an “AI Chat” Block’s thread.
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
Kanban Board BlockThe block entity of the “Kanban Board” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/kanban-board
Video BlockThe block entity for the “Video” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/video
FAQ BlockA block to display Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Divider BlockThe block entity for the “Divider” block. See: https://blockprotocol.org/@hash/blocks/divider

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