zod

Validate TypeScript data with Zod schemas using safeParse and type inference.

Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eKoh951/hytale-gg --skill zod-ekoh951
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Skill: zod
Source: https://github.com/eKoh951/hytale-gg/tree/main/.windsurf/skills/zod
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eKoh951/hytale-gg --skill zod-ekoh951

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers enforce strong runtime validation and accurate TypeScript types by guiding best practices for Zod schemas, reducing data-errors and improving confidence in data contracts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema design best practices: how to choose z.string() validations, enums, unions, and nested objects for robust boundaries.
  • Error handling & UX: using safeParse, error maps, and path-based errors to provide actionable feedback.
  • Type inference & composition: leveraging z.infer, z.nativeEnum, and schema composition with extend, pick, omit, and partial.

Quick Start

Define a simple Zod schema (e.g., z.object({ id: z.string(), age: z.number().int() })) and validate a payload with parse or safeParse to see typed results.

Frequently Asked Questions about zod

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate API request payloads in TypeScript with type inference?

Validate API request payloads in TypeScript by defining a Zod schema with z.object and running data through parse or safeParse, which simultaneously enforces runtime validation and infers static TypeScript types via z.infer.

What is the best way to handle validation errors for form inputs in TypeScript?

Handle form input validation errors by using Zod's safeParse method, which returns structured error objects featuring path-based errors and custom error maps to provide actionable, field-specific feedback to users.

Can I compose complex TypeScript schemas from primitive validations?

Compose complex TypeScript schemas from primitives by leveraging Zod schema composition methods like extend, pick, omit, and partial, alongside advanced features like discriminated unions and nested objects for robust boundaries.

When should I use safeParse instead of parse for data ingestion pipelines?

Use safeParse instead of parse in data ingestion pipelines when you need to gracefully handle invalid data without throwing exceptions, allowing you to capture errors and continue processing other data batches reliably.

Does TypeScript runtime validation with Zod support native enums?

TypeScript runtime validation with Zod supports native enums through the z.nativeEnum function, allowing you to validate data against existing TypeScript enum definitions while maintaining strict type safety.