nx-generate

To scaffold a new app or library in an Nx monorepo, use Nx generators with the --no-interactive flag. This enforces reliable code generation by applying project structure conventions automatically without requiring manual input during execution.

Using Nx generators is the best way to automate boilerplate creation in a monorepo. Generators apply predefined project structures to initialize apps and libraries, ensuring consistency and reducing repetitive manual setup across the workspace.

To discover workspace-specific Nx generators, you should read the generator sources directly. Reviewing the source code helps you understand the available scaffolding options and identify any side effects before applying the generator to your project.

Nx generators can modify existing files depending on their implementation. You should validate the generated code scaffolds by running lint, build, and typecheck tasks to ensure the new or updated project structure maintains workspace conventions.

Reading generator sources is necessary to understand side effects before scaffolding code. It reveals exactly how the Nx generator initializes apps and libs, applies project structure, and what automated changes it will make to your monorepo.