zod-4

Validate TypeScript data schemas with Zod v4 parsing workflows.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2 --skill zod-4-stephanofer
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Skill: zod-4
Source: https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2/tree/main/.opencode/skill/zod-4
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stephanofer/finance-trackerv2 --skill zod-4-stephanofer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Zod 4 provides a robust, declarative way to validate data shapes in TypeScript applications, enabling runtime validation and safer type-safety across APIs, forms, and data pipelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Migration guidance from Zod 3 to Zod 4 with updated API usage and error handling patterns.
  • Schema composition for primitives, objects, arrays, enums, and unions to enable precise runtime validation and type inference.
  • Parsing and validation workflows for common scenarios such as form validation, API payload checks, and data pipelines.

Quick Start

Install the zod library in your project (npm install zod or yarn add zod). Create a simple schema using z.object to validate a basic payload, then run parse or safeParse and handle the result. Example: define a user payload schema and validate an input object, handling errors if validation fails.

Frequently Asked Questions about zod-4

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate API payloads and form data in TypeScript?

To validate API payloads in TypeScript, define declarative schemas using Zod v4's API, then execute parse or safeParse to check inputs and handle runtime errors. This approach ensures type safety across forms and data pipelines.

How do I migrate validation schemas from Zod 3 to Zod 4?

Migrating from Zod 3 to Zod 4 requires updating schema definitions to the new API and adjusting error handling patterns. This Skill guides you through transitioning existing validation workflows for runtime checks.

Does Zod 4 support schema composition for objects, arrays, and unions?

Yes, Zod 4 supports schema composition for primitives, objects, arrays, enums, and unions. This enables precise runtime validation structures and automatic type inference within TypeScript applications.

What is the difference between parse and safeParse in runtime validation?

In runtime validation, parse throws an error when validation fails, whereas safeParse returns a result object containing success status and error details. Zod 4 uses both methods to handle invalid data declaratively.

Do I need to install external libraries to use Zod 4 for type validation?

Yes, you must install the zod library in your project via npm or yarn before defining schemas. This dependency provides the declarative API required for runtime validation and type inference in TypeScript.