Zod
Zod is a TypeScript-first schema validation library that provides static type inference, allowing developers to ensure type safety and accuracy in their code.
Zod is built in TypeScript, distributed under the MIT License, 42.4k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release v4.3.6.
When to use Zod
Zod is listed here as a Validation project. The directory calls out TypeScript-first approach, Static type inference, Flexible schema validation as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Zod include Built-in data parsing capabilities, Seamless integration with TypeScript.
Besides Validation, this page also files Zod under TypeScript, Development.
Zod compared with
Records in this directory name Yup, Joi, Runtypes as products people compare with Zod. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Zod replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention Zod are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the Zod stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 42.4k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 1.9k forks, 317 open issues, latest tracked release v4.3.6. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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- Language
- TypeScript
- Latest Release
- v4.3.6
- License
- MIT License
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Key features of Zod
- TypeScript-first approach
- Static type inference
- Flexible schema validation
- Built-in data parsing capabilities
- Seamless integration with TypeScript
See open-source alternatives to Zod
Zod resources
Zod on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Zod?
Zod is a TypeScript-first schema validation library that provides static type inference, allowing developers to ensure type safety and accuracy in their code. This directory highlights TypeScript-first approach, Static type inference, Flexible schema validation.
Is Zod free to use?
Zod is published as open source under the MIT License. The directory lists TypeScript-first approach, Static type inference, Flexible schema validation among its recorded capabilities.
What language is Zod written in, and what is the latest release?
Zod is written primarily in TypeScript. The latest release tracked on this page is v4.3.6.
How widely is Zod used on GitHub?
Zod has about 42.4k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 1.9k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Zod with?
This directory records Yup, Joi, Runtypes as comparison points for Zod. A longer list of open-source projects that mention Zod is at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/zod.
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