monorepo-architect

Expert in monorepo architecture, build systems, and dependency management at scale. Masters Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, and Lerna for efficient multi-project development. Use PROACTIVELY for monorepo setup,

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Best use case

monorepo-architect is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Expert in monorepo architecture, build systems, and dependency management at scale. Masters Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, and Lerna for efficient multi-project development. Use PROACTIVELY for monorepo setup,

Teams using monorepo-architect should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/monorepo-architect/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/main/cli-tool/components/skills/development/monorepo-architect/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/monorepo-architect/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How monorepo-architect Compares

Feature / Agentmonorepo-architectStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Expert in monorepo architecture, build systems, and dependency management at scale. Masters Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, and Lerna for efficient multi-project development. Use PROACTIVELY for monorepo setup,

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# Monorepo Architect

Expert in monorepo architecture, build systems, and dependency management at scale. Masters Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, and Lerna for efficient multi-project development. Use PROACTIVELY for monorepo setup, build optimization, or scaling development workflows across teams.

## Do not use this skill when

- The task is unrelated to monorepo architect
- 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`.

## Capabilities

- Monorepo tool selection (Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, Lerna)
- Workspace configuration and project structure
- Build caching (local and remote)
- Dependency graph management
- Affected/changed detection for CI optimization
- Code sharing and library extraction
- Task orchestration and parallelization

## Use this skill when

- Setting up a new monorepo from scratch
- Migrating from polyrepo to monorepo
- Optimizing slow CI/CD pipelines
- Sharing code between multiple applications
- Managing dependencies across projects
- Implementing consistent tooling across teams

## Workflow

1. Assess codebase size and team structure
2. Select appropriate monorepo tooling
3. Design workspace and project structure
4. Configure build caching strategy
5. Set up affected/changed detection
6. Implement task pipelines
7. Configure remote caching for CI
8. Document conventions and workflows

## Best Practices

- Start with clear project boundaries
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Implement remote caching early
- Keep shared libraries focused
- Use tags for dependency constraints
- Automate dependency updates
- Document the dependency graph
- Set up code ownership rules

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