# manifest.integration_type.exists

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## Summary

manifest.json declares integration_type

## Why

integration_type classifies how the integration fits into the Home Assistant architecture (hub, device, helper, etc.). Required for integrations with a config flow; custom integrations default to 'hub' when omitted. Source: https://developers.home-assistant.io/docs/creating_integration_manifest (verified 2026-05-01).

## Status behavior

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | manifest_metadata |
| Severity | recommended |
| Overridable | True |
| Version | 1.0.0 |

## Source

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

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