extending-nx-plugins

What problem does it solve?

Nx users often face inconsistencies in workspace tooling and repetitive setup when extending Nx with custom tooling. This Skill provides a structured approach to extend Nx with plugins that introduce generators, inferred tasks, migrations, and presets to standardize workflows across teams.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Code Generators: Scaffold consistent code patterns across workspaces.
• Inferred Tasks: Automate task configuration based on project graphs.
• Migrations & Presets: Share updates and templates across repositories.
• Use Case: Create a plugin to enforce project structure and automate boilerplate across multiple Nx workspaces.

Quick Start

Install Nx plugin tooling and scaffold a new plugin using the recommended commands. Example: npx create-nx-plugin my-plugin. For an existing workspace, add plugin capabilities with nx add @nx/plugin and generate a new plugin under packages/ or tools/.