expanso-enforce-schema

Validate incoming JSON data against a JSON schema and route invalid records to a dead-letter queue.

1|Updated Feb 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/expanso-io/expanso-skills --skill expanso-enforce-schema
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Skill: expanso-enforce-schema
Source: https://github.com/expanso-io/expanso-skills/tree/main/skills/recipes/enforce-schema
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/expanso-io/expanso-skills --skill expanso-enforce-schema

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that incoming data conforms to a predefined structure, preventing malformed or invalid records from corrupting downstream processes and routing them to a dead-letter queue for review.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema Validation: Validates incoming JSON data against a specified JSON Schema.
  • Error Handling: Gracefully handles JSON parsing errors and schema validation failures.
  • Dead-Letter Queue (DLQ): Automatically routes invalid records to a file-based DLQ for later inspection.
  • Use Case: Ingesting sensor data where each reading must adhere to a strict format. Invalid readings are captured for analysis without stopping the main data flow.

Quick Start

Run the schema enforcement pipeline with sample data using the provided shell script.

Frequently Asked Questions about expanso-enforce-schema

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate incoming JSON data against a predefined schema in my data pipeline?

To validate JSON data against a schema, this Skill checks incoming records against a predefined JSON Schema. Valid records route to an analytics endpoint while invalid records route to a dead-letter queue for review.

What happens to malformed records during JSON schema validation?

Malformed records are automatically routed to a file-based dead-letter queue (DLQ) for later inspection. This prevents invalid data from corrupting downstream processes while preserving the bad records for analysis.

How do data pipelines handle JSON parsing errors without stopping data flow?

Data pipelines handle JSON parsing errors by catching validation failures and routing invalid records to a dead-letter queue. This ensures data integrity and allows invalid readings to be captured without interrupting the main data flow.

Can I use a dead-letter queue to isolate invalid sensor data during ingestion?

Yes, you can use a dead-letter queue to isolate invalid sensor data. The Skill validates each reading against a strict format, routing non-compliant sensor readings to the DLQ for analysis without halting ingestion.

Do I need external dependencies to run schema enforcement on JSON records?

No external dependencies are required to run schema enforcement on JSON records. The Skill operates independently using provided shell scripts to validate data and route records to either an analytics endpoint or a dead-letter queue.

Why does schema validation fail when ingesting unstructured JSON data?

Schema validation fails when ingesting unstructured JSON data because the records do not conform to the predefined JSON Schema. These validation failures are caught and routed to a dead-letter queue to ensure downstream data integrity.