nx-workspace-patterns

name	nx-workspace-patterns
description	Configure and optimize Nx monorepo workspaces. Use when setting up Nx, configuring project boundaries, optimizing build caching, or implementing affected commands.
type	skill
created	2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
domain	software-development
category	architecture
risk	unknown
source	community
tags	["skill","software-development","architecture","workspace"]

Nx Workspace Patterns

Production patterns for Nx monorepo management.

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to nx workspace patterns
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Use this skill when

• Setting up new Nx workspaces
• Configuring project boundaries
• Optimizing CI with affected commands
• Implementing remote caching
• Managing dependencies between projects
• Migrating to Nx

Core Concepts

1. Nx Architecture

workspace/
├── apps/              # Deployable applications
│   ├── web/
│   └── api/
├── libs/              # Shared libraries
│   ├── shared/
│   │   ├── ui/
│   │   └── utils/
│   └── feature/
│       ├── auth/
│       └── dashboard/
├── tools/             # Custom executors/generators
├── nx.json            # Nx configuration
└── workspace.json     # Project configuration

2. Library Types

Type	Purpose	Example
feature	Smart components, business logic	feature-auth
ui	Presentational components	ui-buttons
data-access	API calls, state management	data-access-users
util	Pure functions, helpers	util-formatting
shell	App bootstrapping	shell-web

Templates

Template 1: nx.json Configuration

{
  "$schema": "./node_modules/nx/schemas/nx-schema.json",
  "npmScope"