Nx Plugins
Discover and install Nx plugins so your monorepo gains generators, executors, and framework support without guessing package names.
Overview
Nx Plugins is an agent skill for the Build phase that discovers and installs Nx plugins via `pnpm nx list` and `pnpm nx add`.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/nrwl/nx-ai-agents-config --skill nx-pluginsWhat is this skill?
- Lists available plugins with `pnpm nx list`
- Installs plugins via `pnpm nx add <plugin>` with concrete @nx/react example
- Scoped to discover, install, and add framework or technology support to the workspace
- Minimal three-step ritual suitable for agent copy-paste execution
- Pairs with Nx workspace context from the nx-ai-agents-config repo
- 2 core CLI commands: nx list and nx add
Adoption & trust: 1.8k installs on skills.sh; 24 GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
Your Nx workspace needs framework or technology support and you are unsure which official plugin to install or which CLI command to run.
Who is it for?
Solo builders on pnpm-managed Nx repos who want a vetted, two-command plugin workflow inside Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Greenfield repos not using Nx, or teams that need custom local plugins authored from scratch without the Nx plugin API.
When should I use this skill?
User wants to discover available plugins, install a new plugin, or add support for a specific framework or technology to the workspace.
What do I get? / Deliverables
The agent lists installable Nx plugins and runs `pnpm nx add <plugin>` so generators and executors for your stack are registered in the workspace.
- Updated workspace with added Nx plugin
- Confirmed plugin list from nx list
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Canonical shelf is Build because plugin discovery and `nx add` extend the workspace toolchain before you ship features. Agent-tooling matches skills that teach the agent the exact Nx CLI rituals for listing and adding official plugins.
How it compares
Skill package for Nx CLI plugin hygiene, not a standalone MCP server for arbitrary npm search.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is nx-plugins for?
It is for indie developers and small teams using Nx monorepos who want agents to add official plugins correctly.
When should I use nx-plugins?
Use it during Build (agent-tooling) when you want to discover plugins, install a new plugin, or add support for a specific framework or technology to the workspace.
Is nx-plugins safe to install?
`nx add` mutates dependencies and workspace config; review the Security Audits panel on this page and inspect lockfile changes after each add.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Nx Plugins
## Finding and Installing new plugins - List plugins: `pnpm nx list` - Install plugins `pnpm nx add <plugin>`. Example: `pnpm nx add @nx/react`.