nx-monorepo

Analyze Nx workspace dependencies and run affected commands.

27|11|Updated Dec 21, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mjunaidca/mjs-agent-skills --skill nx-monorepo-mjunaidca
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Skill: nx-monorepo
Source: https://github.com/mjunaidca/mjs-agent-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/nx-monorepo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mjunaidca/mjs-agent-skills --skill nx-monorepo-mjunaidca

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert-level capabilities for Nx monorepo management, enabling AI-assisted analysis of workspaces, project graphs, affected detection, code generation, and Nx Cloud caching. It helps teams optimize dependency analysis and build performance within large Nx-based repos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project Graph Analysis: inspect workspace dependencies and visualize project relationships.
  • Affected Detection: determine which apps/libs are impacted by code changes.
  • Code Generation: scaffold new apps/libs and automate boilerplate.
  • Caching & Nx Cloud: configure and validate remote caching for faster iterations.

Quick Start

Use nx_docs to query Nx documentation and nx CLI to explore project graphs, run affected commands, and generate code.

Frequently Asked Questions about nx-monorepo

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze dependencies and project relationships in an Nx monorepo?

Nx project graph analysis visualizes workspace dependencies and relationships between apps and libraries. Use the nx graph command to inspect your monorepo structure, identify circular dependencies, and understand how projects connect across your workspace.

How do I determine which projects are affected by code changes in Nx?

Nx affected detection identifies which apps and libraries are impacted by your code modifications. Run nx affected commands to scope builds and tests only to changed projects and their dependents, reducing build time and test overhead.

Can I automate scaffolding new apps and libraries in my Nx workspace?

Nx code generation scaffolds new apps, libraries, and boilerplate automatically using the nx g command. Define generators to enforce consistent project structure, naming conventions, and configuration across your monorepo.

How does Nx Cloud caching improve build performance in monorepos?

Nx Cloud enables remote caching across team members and CI environments, storing computation outputs in the cloud. Configure Nx Cloud in your workspace to share cached results, eliminating redundant builds and accelerating iteration cycles.

Does Nx monorepo management support Python and other languages?

Nx supports cross-language monorepos including Python through uv workspace integration and language-agnostic task orchestration. Configure nx.json and project.json to manage dependencies, runs, and caching across TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and other tools.

What's the best way to optimize build performance in a large Nx workspace?

Build optimization in Nx combines local caching, remote Nx Cloud caching, and affected detection to minimize redundant work. Configure task hashing, enable distributed caching, and use run-many commands to parallelize builds across projects efficiently.