colinhacks/zod
TypeScript-first schema validation with static type inference
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MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +36 | +1.1K | +3.3K |
| Per day | 5 | 37 | 37 |
| Forks gained | +19 | +44 | +111 |
zod gained 1.1K stars in the last 30 days, about 37 a day, and now has 44.1K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 6.3K stars a year. It ranks #59 among TypeScript repositories and #276 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
11
DAYS ON TRENDING
#329
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
zod has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #329. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
zod is an open-source project written in TypeScript: TypeScript-first schema validation with static type inference.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in runtime-validation, schema-validation, static-types. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ npm install zod⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
zod coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed zod into TypeScript backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install zod using your package manager: `npm install zod`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for zod.
Import zod into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `zod --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
colinhacks/zod is currently ranked #276 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does zod do? +
TypeScript-first schema validation with static type inference
What language is zod written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: runtime-validation, schema-validation, static-types, type-inference, typescript.
Is zod actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 87 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does zod have? +
zod has 44,056 stars and 2,224 forks on GitHub.
How does zod rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 44,056 stars, colinhacks/zod is ranked #276 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #59 among TypeScript projects.
What license is zod distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
