react-hook-form-zod

Automate React form validation and submission with Zod and react-hook-form.

27|2|Updated Oct 10, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aexol-studio/axolotl --skill react-hook-form-zod-aexol-studio
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Skill: react-hook-form-zod
Source: https://github.com/aexol-studio/axolotl/tree/main/examples/new/.opencode/skills/react-hook-form-zod
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aexol-studio/axolotl --skill react-hook-form-zod-aexol-studio

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Building robust, accessible React forms can be verbose and error-prone without a shared pattern for validation, state management, and submission handling. This Skill provides a schema-first approach using Zod with react-hook-form to ensure type-safe inputs, consistent validation messages, and smooth async submissions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema-driven validation with Zod inferred types to guarantee correctness.
  • Seamless form state management via react-hook-form and zodResolver integration.
  • Accessible UI integration with shadcn/ui Form components for proper labels, ARIA attributes, and error messaging.
  • Common scenarios include login, signup, and data-entry forms with server-side validation and error handling.

Quick Start

Create a login form by defining a Zod schema, wiring it to react-hook-form with zodResolver, and rendering with shadcn Form components.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-hook-form-zod

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add schema-driven form validation in React using Zod?

Schema-driven form validation in React using Zod is implemented by defining a Zod schema at module scope and connecting it to react-hook-form via zodResolver. This setup infers TypeScript types directly from the schema to guarantee type-safe inputs and consistent validation messages.

What is the best way to handle accessible form submissions in React?

Accessible form submissions in React are handled by integrating react-hook-form with shadcn/ui Form components. This combination ensures proper labels, ARIA attributes, and error messaging are automatically applied, creating a smooth and reliable async submission experience for all users.

How do I connect a Zod schema to react-hook-form for type-safe inputs?

To connect a Zod schema to react-hook-form, define the schema at module scope and pass it through the zodResolver when initializing the useForm hook. This bridges schema validation with form state management, ensuring inputs remain strictly type-safe.

Does react-hook-form with Zod support server-side validation error handling?

Yes, react-hook-form with Zod supports server-side validation and error handling. The schema-first approach allows you to parse and validate data on the server, then gracefully surface and map asynchronous validation errors back into the accessible UI form fields.

Can I build a login or signup form with shadcn Form components and Zod?

You can build login and signup forms using shadcn Form components and Zod. This pattern wires Zod validation through react-hook-form to manage state, ensuring data-entry forms are accessible, type-safe, and handle submissions robustly without verbose boilerplate.

Why should I use a schema-first approach for React form validation?

A schema-first approach for React form validation should be used to eliminate verbose, error-prone boilerplate when building robust forms. Defining a Zod schema upfront provides a single source of truth for validation rules, inferred types, and error messages across the entire application.