Validation

What it does

The validation skill allows an AI agent to verify data against predefined rules or formats. It can check if a string matches a specific pattern, confirm that a number falls within a certain range, or ensure a date is in the correct format. This ensures data integrity and reduces errors in subsequent processes.

When to use it

• Form Processing: Validate user input from forms (e.g., email addresses, phone numbers) before submitting them.
• Data Extraction: Confirm extracted information from documents adheres to expected formats (e.g., validating dates on invoices).
• API Integration: Ensure data received from external APIs conforms to the required schema or constraints.
• Code Generation: Validate generated code snippets against syntax rules and best practices.

Key capabilities

• Pattern matching for strings
• Range checking for numbers
• Date format validation

Example prompts

• "Validate this email address: [email protected]"
• "Is the number 150 within the range of 100-200?"
• "Check if '2023-12-25' is a valid date in YYYY-MM-DD format."

Tips & gotchas

The effectiveness of this skill depends on providing clear and accurate validation rules. Ensure the patterns or ranges provided are specific enough to avoid false positives or negatives.