Generates NG-ZORRO code and guidance for Angular projects using `ng-zorro-antd`. Covers installation, LESS-variable theming (default, dark, compact, aliyun presets), the experimental dynamic CSS-variable theme, component usage across all categories (general, layout, navigation, data entry, data display, feedback), ReactiveForms / Signal Forms integration via `nz-form`, internationalisation (`provideNzI18n`), accessibility, and the module → standalone migration. Use when the user mentions NG-ZORRO, ng-zorro, ng-zorro-antd, Ant Design for Angular, `nz-*` components, `Nz*Module`, OR when the Angular project's `package.json` contains `ng-zorro-antd`. Pairs with `angular-developer` for Angular fundamentals.
Generates NG-ZORRO code and guidance for Angular projects using `ng-zorro-antd`. Covers installation, LESS-variable theming (default, dark, compact, aliyun presets), the experimental dynamic CSS-variable theme, component usage across all categories (general, layout, navigation, data entry, data display, feedback), ReactiveForms / Signal Forms integration via `nz-form`, internationalisation (`provideNzI18n`), accessibility, and the module → standalone migration. Use when the user mentions NG-ZORRO, ng-zorro, ng-zorro-antd, Ant Design for Angular, `nz-*` components, `Nz*Module`, OR when the Angular project's `package.json` contains `ng-zorro-antd`. Pairs with `angular-developer` for Angular fundamentals.
license
MIT
metadata
{"author":"Mofiro Jean","version":"0.0.1"}
NG-ZORRO Developer Guidelines
Pairs with angular-developer , that skill provides Angular fundamentals (signals, DI, routing, forms, SSR, accessibility). This skill focuses on NG-ZORRO specifics. Install both for the best experience.
Compatibility
Tracks:ng-zorro-antd@21.3.2 (released 2026-06-27), aligned with Angular ^21.0.0. NG-ZORRO follows Angular's major version, the major number of ng-zorro-antd always matches @angular/core.
21.3.2 delta: schematics publish as CommonJS, dropdown option overflow fix in Select. Bug-fix-only bump, no API drift vs 21.3.1.
v22 status:ng-zorro-antd@22.0.0-alpha.1 exists on the alpha channel (Angular v22 shipped stable 2026-06-03). No stable v22 yet, expect one after upstream Ant Design catches up.
Works for: NG-ZORRO v17 → v21 projects. The skill assumes the v21 API surface, the migration.md reference covers the module → standalone shift, the i18n provider change, and the per-version deprecations.
Angular: v17 or newer (standalone components and the new control flow). v21 is the closest match.
Zoneless / OnPush: NG-ZORRO officially supports zoneless change detection and ChangeDetectionStrategy.OnPush, the components are signal-aware and use markForCheck() internally where needed.
SSR: First-class. Works under Angular Universal / @angular/ssr.
Internationalisation:provideNzI18n(en_US) at the root, swap locales at runtime via NzI18nService.
Not supported: NG-ZORRO v16 and below (Angular v16 and below, NgModule-only patterns, no signals support).
If the project's ng-zorro-antd major doesn't match @angular/core, the install will fail npm peer checks. Tell the user to upgrade Angular first, then NG-ZORRO, in lockstep, see migration.md.
Check the project's NG-ZORRO version before answering. Major versions track Angular and pick up real changes, the i18n provider became provideNzI18n in v17, full standalone-class exports landed in v18, dynamic theme is still experimental in v21. package.json is the source of truth.
Detect the import style up front. Pre-v18 code imports Nz*Module and registers them in @NgModule.imports. v18+ exports each component as a standalone class (e.g. NzButtonComponent) plus a slim directive set (e.g. NzButtonDirective for the nz-button attribute). New code should use standalone imports, never Nz*Module in a v18+ project. Both styles still work, mixing them in a single template is fine. See setup.md.
Detect the theming mode. If src/styles.less imports ng-zorro-antd/ng-zorro-antd.less → LESS variable mode (the default). If the project uses ng-zorro-antd/style/dynamic-theme/dynamic-theme.less and NzConfigService to flip CSS variables at runtime → Dynamic theme (experimental). The two paths share variable names but customise at very different layers. See theming.md.
After generating NG-ZORRO code, run ng build. The most common AI mistakes are: (a) importing Nz*Module into a standalone component (works, but stale pattern, prefer the standalone class); (b) forgetting to register the locale (provideNzI18n(en_US)), which makes DatePicker / Pagination throw at runtime; (c) using v15-era nzI18nService initialisation via APP_INITIALIZER, replaced by the provider in v17; (d) using <nz-icon> without provideNzIconsPatch / registering icons via provideNzIcons. See setup.md and migration.md.
NG-ZORRO mixes three patterns. Knowing which one a component uses changes how you wire it up:
Attribute directives on native elements, e.g. <button nz-button nzType="primary">Save</button>. The directive enhances a native control. Most general components (Button, Tooltip, Popover, Dropdown trigger) follow this shape.
Standalone components, e.g. <nz-table>, <nz-form-item>, <nz-date-picker>. Render their own DOM, used for anything with internal layout or template projection.
Injectable services for imperative UI, NzModalService, NzMessageService, NzNotificationService, NzDrawerService. Imported via provideNzModal() / provideNzMessage() etc. in app.config.ts.
Default to the directive form when both exist (e.g. nz-button over a wrapper component). Reach for the service form when the surface is genuinely imperative (toasts, transient confirmations, programmatic dialogs).
Theming: LESS variable overrides (@primary-color, @border-radius-base, etc.), the four shipped presets (default, dark, compact, aliyun), the experimental dynamic theme with CSS variables, runtime theme switching. Read theming.md
Components
NG-ZORRO documents 70+ components grouped by category on ng.ant.design/components/overview. Each category file below covers the components, their key inputs, common patterns, and gotchas.
Forms: Wiring nz-form to ReactiveForms (the default in v17+) and Signal Forms (Angular v22+), the nz-form-item / nz-form-control / nz-form-label triad, async validators and nzValidatingTip, ControlValueAccessor patterns for custom controls. Read forms.md
Accessibility
Accessibility: WAI-ARIA conventions NG-ZORRO honours, keyboard nav (especially Menu / Tree / Table), focus management in Modal and Drawer, RTL support via nzDirection. Read accessibility.md
Migration
Migration: Module → standalone shift (v18), the provideNzI18n provider (v17), <nz-icon> registration via provideNzIcons (v17+), v18 → v21 component-level renames and prop deprecations, the upcoming dynamic theme road. Read migration.md
