JSON Schema Validation

.github/workflows/updateCodeJSON.yml

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 name: Update Code.json
 on:
   workflow_dispatch:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize]
+    paths:
+      - "code.json"
 
 permissions:
   contents: write
@@ -18,12 +22,12 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Update code.json
         id: generator
-        uses: DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator@main
+        uses: DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator@sachin/jsonValidationImplementation
         with:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ADMIN_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.ADMIN_PAT }} 
+          ADMIN_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.ADMIN_PAT }}
           BRANCH: "main"
-          SKIP_PR: "true"
+          SKIP_PR: "false"
 
       - name: Post update information
         run: |
@@ -33,4 +37,3 @@ jobs:
           elif [ "${{ steps.generator.outputs.method_used }}" = "pull_request" ]; then
             echo "Created pull request: ${{ steps.generator.outputs.pr_url }}"
             fi
-

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -38,6 +38,18 @@ npm run package
 npm test
 ```
 
+## Validation
+
+The action uses [Zod](https://zod.dev/) for schema validation, automatically validating code.json in two scenarios:
+
+### 1. Before Generation
+
+Every time the action generates or updates code.json (via schedule or workflow_dispatch), it validates the output before creating a PR or pushing. If validation fails, no changes are made.
+
+### 2. On PR Edits
+
+When the `pull_request` trigger is configured, the action validates code.json whenever it's edited in a PR. This ensures users cannot accidentally merge invalid JSON.
+
 ### Workflow and Branching
 
 We follow the [GitHub Flow Workflow](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/):

README.md

@@ -33,10 +33,13 @@ ADMIN_TOKEN:
 ```yaml
 updated:
   description: "Boolean indicating whether code.json was updated"
+
 pr_url:
   description: "URL of the created pull request if changes were made via PR"
+
 commit_sha:
   description: "SHA of the commit if pushed directly to branch"
+
 method_used:
   description: "Method used for the update: 'direct_push' or 'pull_request'"
 ```
@@ -45,14 +48,18 @@ method_used:
 
 ### Option 1: Direct Push
 
-This approach tries to push directly to the branch using a Personal Access Token, but falls back to creating a pull request if the direct push fails.
+This approach tries to push directly to the branch using a Personal Access Token, but falls back to creating a pull request if the direct push fails. When users need to edit code.json, they should create a PR which will automatically validate their changes.
 
 ```yaml
-name: Update Code.json (Smart Mode)
+name: Update Code.json
 on:
   schedule:
     - cron: 0 0 1 * * # First day of every month
   workflow_dispatch:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize]
+    paths:
+      - "code.json"
 
 permissions:
   contents: write
@@ -73,7 +80,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator@v1.2.0
         with:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ADMIN_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.ADMIN_PAT }}  # PAT with admin/push permissions
+          ADMIN_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.ADMIN_PAT }} # PAT with admin/push permissions
           BRANCH: "main"
           SKIP_PR: "true"
 
@@ -89,14 +96,18 @@ jobs:
 
 ### Option 2: Pull Request Only
 
-This approach always creates a pull request, ensuring code review for all changes.
+This approach always creates a pull request for both automatic generation and validation of manual edits, ensuring code review for all changes.
 
 ```yaml
 name: Update Code.json
 on:
   schedule:
     - cron: 0 0 1 * * # First day of every month
   workflow_dispatch:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize]
+    paths:
+      - "code.json"
 
 permissions:
   contents: write
@@ -113,13 +124,29 @@ jobs:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
       - name: Update code.json
-        uses: DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator@latest
+        uses: DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator@v1.2.0
         with:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
           BRANCH: "main"
-          SKIP_PR: "false" 
+          SKIP_PR: "false"
 ```
 
+### How It Works
+
+**Automatic Generation**
+
+- The action calculates metadata, validates it, and creates a PR or pushes directly
+- Validation ensures only valid code.json is created
+- Users can then fill in manual fields by editing the PR
+
+**PR Validation**
+
+- When users edit code.json in a PR, validation runs automatically on every commit
+- The PR cannot be merged if validation fails (when branch protection is enabled)
+- Error messages help users fix issues quickly
+
+**Important:** For direct push mode, users should always create PRs when manually editing code.json to ensure validation runs. Direct edits to the main branch will not be validated by this action.
+
 ## Setting Up Personal Access Token (PAT)
 
 To use the direct push functionality, you'll need to create a Personal Access Token:
@@ -128,14 +155,14 @@ To use the direct push functionality, you'll need to create a Personal Access To
 
 1. **Go to GitHub Settings**: Navigate to your GitHub account settings
 2. **Developer Settings**: Click on "Developer settings" in the left sidebar
-3. **Personal Access Tokens**: Choose "Tokens (classic)" or "Fine-grained tokens"
+3. **Personal Access Tokens**: Choose "Tokens (classic)"
 4. **Generate New Token**: Click "Generate new token"
 5. **Configure Token**:
-   - **Name**: Give it a descriptive name like "Code.json Generator"
+   - **Name**: Give it a name like "code.json Generator"
    - **Expiration**: Set appropriate expiration (recommend 90 days or 1 year)
-   - **Scopes**: 
-     - For classic tokens: Select `repo` (full repository access)
-     - For fine-grained tokens: Select `Contents` (write) and `Metadata` (read)
+   - **Scopes**:
+     - Select `repo` (full repository access)
+6. **Store Token**: Copy and paste your token and store it for the next part
 
 ### Adding PAT to Repository
 
@@ -148,8 +175,7 @@ To use the direct push functionality, you'll need to create a Personal Access To
 5. **Save**: Click "Add secret"
 
 ⚠️ _Please make sure the following are enabled within your Repository Action Settings in order to work properly_ ⚠️
-<img width="789" height="361" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-05 at 1 44 36 PM" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3795dc0e-c4c4-4378-8eb2-b7b9d861c08a" />
-
+<img width="789" height="361" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-05 at 1 44 36 PM" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3795dc0e-c4c4-4378-8eb2-b7b9d861c08a" />
 
 ## Generation Context
 
@@ -173,7 +199,7 @@ The automated code.json generator calculates specific fields by analyzing your r
 
 **dateLastModified**: This uses your repository's last update timestamp, reflecting the most recent changes. No configuration needed.
 
-**dateMetaDataLastUpdated**: The generator sets this to the current timestamp each time it runs, providing a record of when the metadata was last refreshed. No configuration needed.
+**dateMetadataLastUpdated**: The generator sets this to the current timestamp each time it runs, providing a record of when the metadata was last refreshed. No configuration needed.
 
 **feedbackMechanism**: The repository's issues URL in the format of {repositoryURL}/issues. If you already have a code.json file with existing feedback mechanisms, the generator preserves those values. No configuration needed.
 
@@ -213,6 +239,7 @@ An up-to-date list of core team members can be found in [MAINTAINERS.md](MAINTAI
 .
 ├── src/
 │   ├── model.ts          # TypeScript interfaces for code.json schema
+│   ├── validation.ts     # Zod schema definitions and validation logic
 │   ├── main.ts           # Main action logic
 │   ├── helper.ts         # Helper functions for GitHub API interactions
 │   └── index.ts          # Action entrypoint

code.json

@@ -28,19 +28,10 @@
     "forks": 2,
     "clones": 0
   },
-  "platforms": [
-    "web",
-    "linux"
-  ],
-  "categories": [
-    "developer-tools",
-    "automation"
-  ],
+  "platforms": ["web", "linux"],
+  "categories": ["developer-tools", "automation"],
   "softwareType": "standalone/backend",
-  "languages": [
-    "TypeScript",
-    "JavaScript"
-  ],
+  "languages": ["TypeScript", "JavaScript"],
   "maintenance": "internal",
   "contractNumber": [],
   "SBOM": "https://github.com/DSACMS/automated-codejson-generator/network/dependencies",
@@ -50,11 +41,9 @@
   "date": {
     "created": "2025-02-07T16:29:38Z",
     "lastModified": "2025-09-17T22:40:02Z",
-    "metaDataLastUpdated": "2025-09-26T15:08:24.592Z"
+    "metadataLastUpdated": "2025-09-26T15:08:24.592Z"
   },
-  "tags": [
-    "cmsoss-tier2"
-  ],
+  "tags": ["cmsoss-tier2"],
   "contact": {
     "email": "opensource@cms.hhs.gov",
     "name": "CMS Open Source Team"
@@ -66,15 +55,9 @@
   "userInput": false,
   "fismaLevel": "Low",
   "group": "CMS/OA/DSAC",
-  "projects": [
-    "SHARE IT Act"
-  ],
+  "projects": ["SHARE IT Act"],
   "systems": [],
-  "subsetInHealthcare": [
-    "Operational"
-  ],
-  "userType": [
-    "Government"
-  ],
+  "subsetInHealthcare": ["Operational"],
+  "userType": ["Government"],
   "maturityModelTier": 3
-}
+}

package.json

@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@
   "dependencies": {
     "@actions/core": "^1.11.1",
     "@octokit/action": "^7.0.0",
-    "octokit-plugin-create-pull-request": "^6.0.0"
+    "octokit-plugin-create-pull-request": "^6.0.0",
+    "zod": "^4.1.11"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@eslint/compat": "^1.2.6",

src/helper.ts

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import { exec } from "child_process";
 import { promisify } from "util";
 
 import { CodeJSON, BasicRepoInfo } from "./model.js";
+import { validateCodeJSON } from "./validation.js";
 
 const execAsync = promisify(exec);
 
@@ -66,7 +67,7 @@ export async function calculateMetaData(): Promise<Partial<CodeJSON>> {
       date: {
         created: basicInfo.date.created,
         lastModified: basicInfo.date.lastModified,
-        metaDataLastUpdated: basicInfo.date.metaDataLastUpdated,
+        metadataLastUpdated: basicInfo.date.metadataLastUpdated,
       },
     };
   } catch (error) {
@@ -99,7 +100,7 @@ async function getBasicInfo(): Promise<BasicRepoInfo> {
       date: {
         created: repoData.data.created_at,
         lastModified: repoData.data.updated_at,
-        metaDataLastUpdated: new Date().toISOString(),
+        metadataLastUpdated: new Date().toISOString(),
       },
     };
   } catch (error) {
@@ -139,6 +140,37 @@ export async function getBaseBranch(): Promise<string> {
   }
 }
 
+//===============================================
+// Validation
+//===============================================
+export async function validateOnly(): Promise<void> {
+  try {
+    const codeJSON = await readJSON("/github/workspace/code.json");
+
+    if (!codeJSON) {
+      core.setFailed(
+        "code.json file not found, is empty, or contains invalid JSON syntax...",
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const validationErrors = validateCodeJSON(codeJSON);
+
+    if (validationErrors.length > 0) {
+      const errorMessage = `code.json validation failed with ${validationErrors.length} error(s):\n\n${validationErrors.map((err, idx) => `${idx + 1}. ${err}`).join("\n")}`;
+      core.setFailed(errorMessage);
+      return;
+    }
+
+    core.info("code.json is valid!");
+    core.setOutput("validated", true);
+  } catch (error) {
+    core.setFailed(`validation error: ${error}`);
+  }
+}
+
+export { validateCodeJSON };
+
 //===============================================
 // Data Handling
 //===============================================