{
  "version": "1.1.5",
  "organization": "community",
  "technology": "Zod",
  "date": "January 2026",
  "abstract": "Comprehensive schema validation guide for Zod in TypeScript applications, designed for AI agents and LLMs. Contains 43 rules across 8 categories, prioritized by impact from critical (schema definition, parsing) to incremental (performance, bundle optimization). Each rule includes detailed explanations, real-world examples comparing incorrect vs. correct implementations, and specific impact metrics to guide automated refactoring and code generation.",
  "references": [
    "https://zod.dev/",
    "https://zod.dev/v4",
    "https://github.com/colinhacks/zod",
    "https://zod.dev/packages/mini",
    "https://www.totaltypescript.com/tutorials/zod",
    "https://zod.dev/error-handling",
    "https://zod.dev/api"
  ],
  "categories": [
    {
      "name": "Schema Definition",
      "prefix": "schema",
      "impact": "CRITICAL",
      "ruleCount": 6
    },
    {
      "name": "Parsing & Validation",
      "prefix": "parse",
      "impact": "CRITICAL",
      "ruleCount": 6
    },
    {
      "name": "Type Inference",
      "prefix": "type",
      "impact": "HIGH",
      "ruleCount": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Error Handling",
      "prefix": "error",
      "impact": "HIGH",
      "ruleCount": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Object Schemas",
      "prefix": "object",
      "impact": "MEDIUM-HIGH",
      "ruleCount": 6
    },
    {
      "name": "Schema Composition",
      "prefix": "compose",
      "impact": "MEDIUM",
      "ruleCount": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Refinements & Transforms",
      "prefix": "refine",
      "impact": "MEDIUM",
      "ruleCount": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Performance & Bundle",
      "prefix": "perf",
      "impact": "LOW-MEDIUM",
      "ruleCount": 5
    }
  ],
  "totalRules": 43,
  "zodVersion": "4.x",
  "category": "API"
}