Nx Generate

This handles all the scaffolding work in Nx monorepos, from generating new apps and libraries to running custom workspace generators. It automatically discovers available generators, reads their source code to understand what they actually do (not just the schema), and matches your existing repo patterns before creating anything. The dry run step is smart, it catches the common directory flag gotcha where people accidentally generate files in the wrong location. It also has good opinions baked in, like defaulting to non-buildable libraries and always using no-interactive mode to avoid hanging on prompts. The verification step at the end runs your actual CI targets to make sure generated code doesn't break existing stuff. If you're working in an Nx workspace and need to create anything, this skill knows the right incantations.

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last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add nrwl/nx-ai-agents-config --skill nx-generate --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

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Run Nx Generator

Nx generators are powerful tools that scaffold projects, make automated code migrations or automate repetitive tasks in a monorepo. They ensure consistency across the codebase and reduce boilerplate work.

This skill applies when the user wants to:

Create new projects like libraries or applications
Scaffold features or boilerplate code
Run workspace-specific or custom generators
Do anything else that an nx generator exists for

Key Principles

Always use --no-interactive - Prevents prompts that would hang execution
Read the generator source code - The schema alone is not enough; understand what the generator actually does
Match existing repo patterns - Study similar artifacts in the repo and follow their conventions
Verify with lint/test/build/typecheck etc. - Generated code must pass verification. The listed targets are just an example, use what's appropriate for this workspace.