orpc-zod-smart-coercion

Use a smart coercion approach to automatically convert inputs to the expected type in Zod without modifying the schema. It preserves schema integrity while ensuring type safety and input validation.

Yes, smart coercion supports Zod v4 discrimination unions. It automatically coerces inputs to the expected type while maintaining the discriminated union logic and schema integrity.

Smart coercion automatically coerces inputs to the expected type without altering the input schema, whereas standard z.coerce may modify the schema definition. This approach ensures type safety without changing the original schema.

Set up automatic input coercion with @orpc/zod by applying the coercion script to your Zod schemas. This automatically converts input data to the correct type without changing the schema definition.

Use automatic type coercion when integrating with Zod and needing to ensure input types are correct without changing the schema definition. It is ideal for applications requiring type safety and input validation.

Limitations include ensuring compatibility with Zod v4 discrimination unions and avoiding schema modifications. The coercion script preserves schema integrity but requires careful integration with @orpc/zod for type safety.