Show HN: ChaosData – Chaotic data that fits your schema

Category: devtools

Tags: test-data, fuzzing, database, schema, data-generation

Score: 6.0/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 6, Documentation: 5, Utility: 6)

ChaosData generates fuzzed but schema-compliant test data from database schemas, injecting realistic anomalies like edge-case strings, extreme numbers, and injection payloads while respecting constraints. It aims to surface hidden assumptions in application code, offering reproducible datasets via seeds. The focus on production-realistic, constraint-safe chaos distinguishes it from generic fuzzers.

Target audience: backend devs, QA engineers, database administrators

Repository: https://chaosdata.net/

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