hono-validation

Validate Hono request data with Zod, TypeBox, or Valibot schemas.

68|19|Updated Nov 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill hono-validation-bobmatnyc
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Skill: hono-validation
Source: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/main/toolchains/javascript/frameworks/hono/validation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill hono-validation-bobmatnyc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines API development by ensuring that incoming request data (like JSON bodies, query parameters, headers, etc.) conforms to predefined schemas, preventing errors and improving data integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema Validation: Validate JSON, form data, query parameters, headers, and path parameters using libraries like Zod, TypeBox, or Valibot.
  • Type Safety: Automatically infer TypeScript types from your validation schemas for safe data access in your handlers.
  • Use Case: Securely validate user registration data submitted via a POST request to ensure the email format is correct and the password meets complexity requirements before processing.

Quick Start

Use the hono-validation skill to validate incoming JSON request bodies against a Zod schema named 'createUserSchema'.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono-validation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate request data in a Hono API using TypeScript?

You can validate request data in a Hono API by using middleware that integrates with schema validation libraries like Zod, TypeBox, or Valibot to check JSON bodies, form data, query parameters, headers, and path parameters for data integrity.

Can I automatically infer TypeScript types from Zod schemas in Hono handlers?

Yes, validating Hono requests with Zod schemas enables automatic TypeScript type inference, ensuring that your handler functions receive fully typed and safe data access without manual type definitions.

What is the best way to validate query parameters and headers in Hono?

The best way to validate query parameters and headers in Hono is to use dedicated validation middleware that checks incoming data against predefined schemas using libraries like Zod, TypeBox, or Valibot before processing.

Does Hono validation middleware work with both JSON bodies and form data?

Yes, Hono validation middleware works with both JSON bodies and form data, allowing you to define schemas that verify data formats and ensure fields meet specific requirements before your application processes them.

How do I ensure user registration data meets complexity requirements before processing in Hono?

To ensure user registration data meets complexity requirements in Hono, apply schema validation to your POST request route to verify formats like email structure and password rules prior to executing handler logic.

What are the limitations of using Zod or Valibot for Hono request validation?

The limitations depend on the chosen validation library's specific constraints, but generally, integrating Zod, TypeBox, or Valibot with Hono requires defining schemas for all expected request inputs to maintain type safety and prevent unvalidated data access.