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name: monorepo-architect-a0eefca03123
description: "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,"
metadata:
  risk: safe
  source: community
  date_added: "2026-02-27"
---

# 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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Source attribution: davila7
Original project: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/blob/b56944226d3486848716c363e9120129896c7ef2/cli-tool/components/skills/development/monorepo-architect/SKILL.md
License: MIT
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# Mega AI Hub resource metadata

Creator / publisher: davila7
Original project: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/blob/b56944226d3486848716c363e9120129896c7ef2/cli-tool/components/skills/development/monorepo-architect/SKILL.md
Attribution basis: Source repository record

Fields of work: Development & Engineering, Product Management
Roles: Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Full-Stack Developer, DevOps / SRE, Product Manager
Specialties: Backend, DevOps
Tools: Nx, Turborepo, Bazel, Lerna
Country applicability: Country not specified
Classification basis: Source category, role and specialization labels
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