nx-generate

Automate Nx monorepo scaffolding by running generators with the --no-interactive flag. This deterministic approach applies repository conventions and boilerplate without manual input, ensuring consistent project structure across applications and libraries.

The best way to add applications or libraries to an Nx workspace is using local workspace generators. The system discovers and prioritizes local generators before external plugins, reading generator schemas to validate results with lint, test, build, and typecheck targets.

Yes, you can preview Nx generator changes by reviewing the dry-run output. Always inspect the dry-run results before applying changes to ensure the scaffolding matches your expected project structure and workspace patterns.

Nx scaffolding applies migrations, workspace patterns, and boilerplate across the monorepo. It automates project-structure tasks using generators, ensuring consistency with repository conventions while reducing manual setup effort.

Generated projects are validated by running lint, test, build, and typecheck targets after scaffolding completes. This validation ensures the new applications or libraries meet repository standards and function correctly within the Nx workspace.

Prioritize local workspace generators because they enforce repository-specific conventions and patterns. External plugins provide generic scaffolding, but local generators ensure new applications and libraries match existing monorepo structures and boilerplate requirements.