NestJS Controllers & Services

Enforce NestJS architectural patterns for controllers, services, DTOs, and validation.

Updated Jan 22, 2026
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Skill: NestJS Controllers & Services
Source: https://github.com/ngxtm/skill-rule/tree/main/rules/nestjs/controllers-services
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ngxtm/skill-rule --skill nestjs-controllers-services

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enforces best practices for structuring NestJS applications, ensuring maintainable and scalable code by promoting clear separation of concerns between controllers, services, and data transfer objects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Controller Standards: Ensures controllers act as thin handlers, delegating all business logic to services.
  • Service Logic: Guides the implementation of stateless services for business logic.
  • DTOs & Validation: Enforces strict DTO validation and transformation for robust data handling.
  • Use Case: Maintain consistency across a large NestJS codebase by ensuring all developers follow the same patterns for request handling, validation, and service interactions.

Quick Start

Apply the NestJS Controllers & Services standards to the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about NestJS Controllers & Services

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I enforce NestJS coding standards for controllers and services?

To enforce NestJS coding standards, apply architectural patterns that ensure controllers act as thin handlers delegating business logic to stateless services, utilizing strict DTO validation and interceptor-based response mapping.

What is the best way to structure NestJS controllers to maintain code quality?

The best way to structure NestJS controllers is to keep them as thin handlers that delegate all business logic to services, ensuring clear separation of concerns and maintainability across large codebases.

How do I configure DTO validation and transformation in a NestJS backend?

Configuring DTO validation in a NestJS backend requires strict validation pipe configurations and transformation rules for robust data handling, ensuring all incoming requests are validated before reaching service layers.

Can I use interceptors for response mapping in NestJS?

Yes, you can use interceptors for response mapping in NestJS to standardize API outputs, which complements the enforcement of architectural patterns for controllers, services, and DTO validation.

Does this approach work for large NestJS codebases with multiple developers?

Yes, enforcing these NestJS architectural patterns works for large codebases by maintaining consistency across all developers, ensuring everyone follows identical patterns for request handling, validation, and service interactions.

Why should my NestJS services be stateless for business logic implementation?

NestJS services should be stateless to promote scalable and maintainable code, ensuring business logic is cleanly separated from controller request handling and DTO validation layers for robust architecture.