Schema Validation

Validate concept outputs against JSON schemas to detect structural errors.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mkolb22/zen-plugin --skill schema-validation
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Skill: Schema Validation
Source: https://github.com/mkolb22/zen-plugin/tree/main/skills/schema-validation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mkolb22/zen-plugin --skill schema-validation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

JSON schema validation enforces structure and data quality for concept outputs, catching format errors early to prevent downstream failures and reduce debugging time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Early error detection: validate outputs immediately after concept execution against the relevant schemas.
  • Clear error messages: provide actionable feedback indicating exactly which fields fail schema checks.
  • Schema catalog: supports multiple concepts (story, architecture, implementation, quality-review, quality-test, version) with their corresponding schemas.
  • Documentation and governance: preserves formal output specifications to aid reproducibility, audits, and onboarding.

Quick Start

Run a validation pass on a generated concept output to verify it conforms to the appropriate JSON schema.

Frequently Asked Questions about Schema Validation

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

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How do I validate JSON schema conformance for generated concept outputs?

To validate JSON schema conformance, run a validation pass immediately after concept execution to verify structural integrity and detect data-quality errors early. This provides actionable feedback indicating exactly which fields fail schema checks.

What is JSON schema validation used for in automated data-quality workflows?

JSON schema validation enforces structure and data quality in automated workflows by catching format errors early. This prevents downstream failures and reduces debugging time through a fail-fast workflow with clear error messages.

Does this JSON schema validation support multiple concept types like story and architecture?

Yes, this schema validation supports a catalog of multiple concept types including story, architecture, implementation, quality-review, quality-test, and version. Each concept type has its own corresponding schema for conformance checking.

How do I get clear error messages when JSON schema validation fails?

When JSON schema validation fails, it provides actionable feedback indicating exactly which fields fail schema checks. This fail-fast workflow includes clear error messages and optional blocker states to halt execution on critical errors.

Can I use schema validation to preserve formal output specifications for audits?

Yes, you can use schema validation to preserve formal output specifications that aid reproducibility, audits, and onboarding. Validating concept outputs against relevant schemas maintains documentation and governance for your data.