Can I use this with third-party UI libraries like shadcn/ui?

Yes, it specifically includes patterns for integrating with shadcn/ui and using the Controller component for custom inputs that don't expose a native ref.

How does this skill handle 'uncontrolled to controlled' input warnings?

The skill enforces the use of defaultValues within the useForm hook, which is the standard React best practice to ensure inputs have a defined initial state.

Why should I use Zod with React Hook Form?

Zod provides a single source of truth for validation that works on both the client and server. It offers superior TypeScript integration by allowing you to infer types directly from your validation schema.

Does it support complex validation like password matching?

Absolutely. The skill covers Zod refinements (.refine) which allow for custom logic like comparing two fields or performing asynchronous availability checks.

React Hook Form + Zod Validation

Name: React Hook Form + Zod Validation
Author: ovachiever

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Developer Tools

Build type-safe, performant React forms with seamless Zod schema validation and full TypeScript type inference.

About

This skill provides comprehensive patterns and best practices for integrating React Hook Form with Zod to create robust, type-safe forms. It guides developers through implementing a single schema that works across both client and server layers, ensuring DRY validation logic. By leveraging Zod's powerful type inference, this skill helps eliminate common issues like 'uncontrolled to controlled' warnings, manual type casting, and inconsistent validation states in complex UI workflows.

Key Features

Advanced validation patterns including async refinements and custom transformations
Performant form state management with minimal component re-renders
Full TypeScript type safety via z.infer schema integration
Standardized implementation for shadcn/ui, field arrays, and multi-step wizards
Unified validation logic for both client-side UI and server-side API handlers
5 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Securing API endpoints by sharing Zod schemas between frontend and backend
Implementing dynamic field arrays for flexible, repeating data entry forms
Building complex multi-step registration wizards with conditional validation

About

Key Features

Advanced validation patterns including async refinements and custom transformations
Performant form state management with minimal component re-renders
Full TypeScript type safety via z.infer schema integration
Standardized implementation for shadcn/ui, field arrays, and multi-step wizards
Unified validation logic for both client-side UI and server-side API handlers
5 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Securing API endpoints by sharing Zod schemas between frontend and backend
Implementing dynamic field arrays for flexible, repeating data entry forms
Building complex multi-step registration wizards with conditional validation