zod

Provides Zod schema validation best practices for TypeScript type safety, parsing, and error handling.

Updated Jul 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaannakiin/turborepo_template --skill zod-kaannakiin
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Skill: zod
Source: https://github.com/kaannakiin/turborepo_template/tree/main/.agents/skills/zod
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaannakiin/turborepo_template --skill zod-kaannakiin

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What problem does it solve? Writing Zod schemas without established patterns leads to type-unsafe validation, unhandled parse exceptions, cryptic error messages, and duplicated schema definitions that drift out of sync across a TypeScript codebase. ## Core Features & Use Cases - 43 Prioritized Rules Across 8 Categories: Covers schema definition, parsing, type inference, error handling, object schemas, composition, refinements, and performance, each ranked by impact from CRITICAL to LOW-MEDIUM. - Incorrect vs. Correct Code Examples: Every rule includes real-world TypeScript examples showing the wrong approach and the recommended fix with impact explanations. - Use Case: When building an API endpoint that accepts user registration data, apply the safeParse, custom error messages, and boundary validation rules to return all field errors at once instead of crashing on invalid input. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to review your Zod schema file and apply the validation best practices, starting with the critical parsing and schema definition rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about zod

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FAQPage Schema
How do I validate user input with Zod safeParse?

Use safeParse() instead of parse() for user input because parse() throws exceptions on invalid data that can crash servers. safeParse returns a result object with success status, letting you collect all validation issues and return structured errors to users.

What is the difference between z.any() and z.unknown() in Zod?

z.any() bypasses TypeScript's type system entirely, allowing any operation on the value without checks. z.unknown() accepts any value but forces type narrowing before use, preserving type safety while handling truly unknown data.

Should I use strict() or strip() for Zod object schemas?

Zod defaults to strip behavior, silently removing unknown keys. Use strict() to reject unexpected keys when enforcing API contracts or catching schema mismatches, and use strip() explicitly when you intentionally want to clean extra data before storage.

Why does Zod parse() fail with async refinements?

Synchronous parse() throws an error when the schema contains async refine or transform functions. Use parseAsync() or safeParseAsync() whenever validation includes asynchronous operations like database lookups.

When should I use Zod Mini instead of full Zod?

Use Zod Mini for bundle-sensitive frontend applications where size matters. Full Zod is about 17kb gzipped while Zod Mini is about 1.9kb, an 85% reduction, making it suitable for performance-critical client bundles.