# manifest.requirements.is_list

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## Summary

manifest.json requirements is a JSON array

## Why

Home Assistant's manifest loader requires requirements to be a JSON array. A non-array value will cause a hard error during integration loading. Source: https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/creating_integration_manifest#requirements (verified 2026-05-01).

## Status behavior

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | manifest_metadata |
| Severity | required |
| Overridable | False |
| Version | 1.0.0 |

## Source

- https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/creating_integration_manifest#requirements
- `source_checked_at`: 2026-05-01

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