add-validation

name	add-validation
description	Triggered when user asks to implement data validation, create validation schemas, add input validation, or ensure type-safe validation. Automatically delegates to the validation-specialist agent.
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob
context	fork
agent	validation-specialist

Add Validation Skill

Trigger Phrases

This skill is automatically triggered when the user:

• Asks to "add validation", "validate input", or "create validation"
• Requests to "create schemas" or "add Zod schemas"
• Wants to "validate forms" or "validate API requests"
• Mentions "input validation", "data validation", or "schema validation"
• Asks about "validation rules", "validation errors", or "validation messages"
• Mentions "Zod", "Yup", or other validation libraries

Delegation Instructions

When this skill is triggered:

1. CRITICAL: Pass ALL collected information - Include every answer, decision, and preference collected from the user
2. Delegate to the validation-specialist agent with complete context
3. Include ALL user answers about:
   • Validation requirements and rules
   • Schema structure
   • Error message preferences
   • Validation library choice
4. Provide data structures to validate
5. Include any constraints or requirements

Context to Pass (MUST INCLUDE ALL)

• ALL User Answers: Every answer collected during information gathering:
  • Validation rules and requirements
  • Schema structure
  • Error message style
  • Library preferences (Zod, etc.)
• User Request: The original request for validation
• Data Structures: What needs to be validated
• Project Standards: Validation patterns from CLAUDE.md
• Framework Context: Next.js forms, Elysia.js validation
• Type Safety: Type definitions for validation

IMPORTANT: Never delegate without passing ALL collected information. The agent needs complete context to work correctly.

Agent Responsibilities

The validation-specialist agent will:

1. Create validation schemas (Zod, etc.)
2. Implement input validation
3. Ensure type-safe validation
4. Create helpful error messages
5. Add validation to forms/APIs
6. Handle validation errors
7. Document validation rules

Usage Examples

Example 1: Add Form Validation

User: "Add validation to the user registration form"

Delegation: Delegate to validation-specialist with:

• Target: Registration form
• Fields: name, email, password
• Rules: Required, email format, password strength
• Context: Form implementation

Example 2: Create Schemas

User: "Create Zod schemas for API request validation"

Delegation: Delegate to validation-specialist with:

• Target: API requests
• Schemas needed: CreateUserRequest, UpdateUserRequest
• Context: API endpoints

Example 3: Validate Input

User: "Add validation to user input fields"

Delegation: Delegate to validation-specialist with:

• Target: Input fields
• Rules: Email, required, min length
• Context: Form components

Best Practices

• ALWAYS pass ALL collected information - Never omit any user answers or decisions
• Use type-safe validation (Zod)
• Provide clear error messages
• Create reusable validators
• Validate at runtime
• Maintain context consistency across all delegations