# as(_:) Casts the value to the given type. ``` func `as`(_ type: IntentType) throws -> IntentType.Instance where IntentType : AppIntentTypeDefinition ``` ## Discussion If the value’s type doesn’t match, this method throws an error. ```swift let CoffeeEntity = definitions.entities["CoffeeEntity"] let coffee: AnyAppEntity = try result.value.as(CoffeeEntity) ``` --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)