validate-inputs

Validate function inputs for types, shapes, ranges, and formats.

18|5|Updated Nov 3, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mvillmow/ProjectOdyssey --skill validate-inputs
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Skill: validate-inputs
Source: https://github.com/mvillmow/ProjectOdyssey/tree/main/.claude/skills/tier-2/validate-inputs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mvillmow/ProjectOdyssey --skill validate-inputs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Unvalidated function inputs can lead to runtime errors, unexpected behavior, and security vulnerabilities, making code unreliable and difficult to debug.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Defensive Checks: Implements input validation to ensure functions receive correct data types, shapes, ranges, and formats.
  • Clear Error Messages: Provides clear and informative error messages for validation failures, aiding in debugging.
  • Use Case: When developing a new API endpoint, use this skill to define robust input validation for all parameters, ensuring data integrity and preventing common errors.

Quick Start

Use the validate-inputs skill to outline a Python function for validating a tensor's type, shape, and dtype.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate-inputs

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate function inputs for type safety and correctness?

Input validation enforces correct data types, shapes, ranges, and formats at function entry points. Implement constraint checks on parameters—verify type, shape, and range—emit clear error messages on failure, and integrate validation with tests and documentation to catch errors early and prevent runtime failures and security vulnerabilities.

What's the best way to prevent runtime errors from invalid API inputs?

Defensive programming uses input validation to reject malformed requests before processing. Define validation rules for all API parameters, return informative error messages for invalid data, and document constraints clearly so clients understand requirements and your service remains reliable and secure.

How do I ensure data integrity when processing tensors and configurations?

Validate tensor type, shape, and dtype and configuration parameter ranges before use. Constraint checks catch shape mismatches and out-of-range values immediately, preventing silent corruption or unexpected behavior downstream and making debugging straightforward.

Why should I add input validation to my error handling strategy?

Input validation is defensive programming that stops invalid data at entry, reducing error propagation through your codebase. Clear validation messages pinpoint problems for faster debugging, prevent security vulnerabilities from unvalidated external input, and integrate naturally with testing and documentation.

Can I use input validation for both API endpoints and internal functions?

Yes. Apply input validation consistently across API endpoints, internal functions, and tensor operations to enforce correctness at every boundary. The same validation patterns—type, shape, range checks with informative messages—work for external requests and function calls, strengthening overall data integrity.