| name | run-nx-generator |
|---|---|
| description | Run Nx generators with prioritization for workspace-plugin generators. Use this when generating code, scaffolding new features, or automating repetitive tasks in the monorepo. |
| allowed-tools | Bash, Read, Glob, Grep, mcp__nx-mcp__nx_generators, mcp__nx-mcp__nx_generator_schema |
Run Nx Generator
This skill helps you execute Nx generators efficiently, with special focus on workspace-plugin generators from your internal tooling.
Generator Priority List
Use the mcp__nx-mcp__nx_generator_schema tool to get more information about how to use the generator
Choose which generators to run in this priority order:
🔥 Workspace-Plugin Generators (High Priority)
These are your custom internal tools in tools/workspace-plugin/
📦 Core Nx Generators (Standard)
Only use these if workspace-plugin generators don't fit:
nx generate @nx/devkit:...- DevKit utilitiesnx generate @nx/node:...- Node.js librariesnx generate @nx/react:...- React components and apps- Framework-specific generators
How to Run Generators
-
List available generators:
-
Get generator schema (to see available options): Use the
mcp__nx-mcp__nx_generator_schematool to get more information about how to use the generator -
Run the generator:
bash
nx generate [generator-path] [options]
- Verify the changes:
- Review generated files
- Run tests:
nx affected -t test- Format code:npx prettier --write [files]
Best Practices
- ✅ Always check workspace-plugin first - it has your custom solutions
- ✅ Use
--dry-runflag to preview changes before applying - ✅ Format generated code immediately with Prettier
- ✅ Test affected projects after generation
- ✅ Commit generator changes separately from manual edits
Examples
Bumping Maven Version
When updating the Maven plugin version, use the workspace-plugin generator:
nx generate @nx/workspace-plugin:bump-maven-version \
--newVersion 0.0.10 \
--nxVersion 22.1.0-beta.7
This automates all the version bumping instead of manual file edits.
Creating a New Plugin
For creating a new create-nodes plugin:
nx generate @nx/workspace-plugin:create-nodes-plugin \
--name my-custom-plugin
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to:
- Generate new code or projects
- Scaffold new features or libraries
- Automate repetitive setup tasks
- Update internal tools and configurations
- Create migrations or version updates