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amritk/zod-to-ts

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2024-11-15

TypeScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5StaleSetup · easy

TLDR

A TypeScript library that automatically generates TypeScript type definitions from Zod validation schemas, so you only maintain one source of truth for data shapes.

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    What it does
      Converts Zod schemas
      Generates TS types
      Handles edge cases
    Tech stack
      TypeScript
      Zod
    Use cases
      Sync validation and types
      Build APIs
      Validate forms
    Audience
      Web developers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Generate a matching TypeScript type automatically from an existing Zod schema instead of writing it twice.

USE CASE 2

Print the generated type as a string to add directly into a source file.

USE CASE 3

Use the withGetType helper to handle edge cases like recursive schemas or native enums.

USE CASE 4

Keep API or form validation data shapes in sync with their TypeScript types by definition.

What is it built with?

TypeScriptZod

How does it compare?

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Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/54/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Lazy types and native enums need the withGetType helper since the tool can't infer their names automatically.

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Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to use zod-to-ts to generate a TypeScript type from this Zod schema: [paste schema].
Prompt 2
Using zod-to-ts, help me handle a recursive Zod schema with the withGetType helper.
Prompt 3
Walk me through printing a zod-to-ts generated type as a string and writing it into a .ts file.
Prompt 4
Help me set up zod-to-ts in my API project so my Zod validation schemas and TypeScript types never drift apart.
Prompt 5
Explain how zod-to-ts represents types internally using TypeScript's AST and when I'd use that instead of the printed string.

Frequently asked questions

What is zod-to-ts?

A TypeScript library that automatically generates TypeScript type definitions from Zod validation schemas, so you only maintain one source of truth for data shapes.

What language is zod-to-ts written in?

Mainly TypeScript. The stack also includes TypeScript, Zod.

Is zod-to-ts actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2024-11-15).

What license does zod-to-ts use?

No license information was found in the explanation.

How hard is zod-to-ts to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is zod-to-ts for?

Mainly developer.

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