link-workspace-packages
Link workspace packages in monorepos (npm, yarn, pnpm, bun). USE WHEN: (1) you just created or generated new packages and need to wire up their dependencies, (2) user imports from a sibling package and needs to add it as a dependency, (3) you get resolution errors for workspace packages (@org/) like "cannot find module", "failed to resolve import", "TS2307", or "cannot resolve". DO NOT patch around with tsconfig paths or manual package.json edits - use the package manager's workspace commands to fix actual linking.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/nrwl/nx-ai-agents-config --skill link-workspace-packages- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads link-workspace-packages automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Link Workspace Packages
Add dependencies between packages in a monorepo. All package managers support workspaces but with different syntax.
Detect Package Manager
Check whether there's a packageManager field in the root-level package.json.
Alternatively check lockfile in repo root:
pnpm-lock.yaml→ pnpmyarn.lock→ yarnbun.lock/bun.lockb→ bunpackage-lock.json→ npm
Workflow
- Identify consumer package (the one importing)
- Identify provider package(s) (being imported)
- Add dependency using package manager's workspace syntax
- Verify symlinks created in consumer's
node_modules/
pnpm
Uses workspace: protocol - symlinks only created when explicitly declared.
# From consumer directory
pnpm add @org/ui --workspace
# Or with --filter from anywhere
pnpm add @org/ui --filter @org/app --workspace
Result in package.json:
{ "dependencies": { "@org/ui": "workspace:*" } }
yarn (v2+/berry)
Also uses workspace: protocol.
yarn workspace @org/app add @org/ui
Result in package.json:
{ "dependencies": { "@org/ui": "workspace:^" } }
npm
No workspace: protocol. npm auto-symlinks workspace packages.
npm install @org/ui --workspace @org/app
Result in package.json:
{ "dependencies": { "@org/ui": "*" } }
npm resolves to local workspace automatically during install.
bun
Supports workspace: protocol (pnpm-compatible).
cd packages/app && bun add @org/ui
Result in package.json:
{ "dependencies": { "@org/ui": "workspace:*" } }
Examples
Example 1: pnpm - link ui lib to app
pnpm add @org/ui --filter @org/app --workspace
Example 2: npm - link multiple packages
npm install @org/data-access @org/ui --workspace @org/dashboard
Example 3: Debug "Cannot find module"
- Check if dependency is declared in consumer's
package.json - If not, add it using appropriate command above
- Run install (
pnpm install,npm install, etc.)
Notes
- Symlinks appear in
<consumer>/node_modules/@org/<package> - Hoisting differs by manager:
- npm/bun: hoist shared deps to root
node_modules - pnpm: no hoisting (strict isolation, prevents phantom deps)
- yarn berry: uses Plug'n'Play by default (no
node_modules)
- npm/bun: hoist shared deps to root
- Root
package.jsonshould have"private": trueto prevent accidental publish
FAQ
What does the link-workspace-packages skill do?
Link workspace packages in monorepos (npm, yarn, pnpm, bun). USE WHEN: (1) you just created or generated new packages and need to wire up their dependencies, (2) user imports from a sibling package and needs to add it as a dependency, (3) you get resolution errors for workspace packages (@org/) like "cannot find module", "failed to resolve import", "TS2307", or "cannot resolve". DO NOT patch around with tsconfig paths or manual package.json edits - use the package manager's workspace commands to fix actual linking.
How do I install link-workspace-packages?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/nrwl/nx-ai-agents-config --skill link-workspace-packages in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/link-workspace-packages/ (personal) or .claude/skills/link-workspace-packages/ (project).
Which AI agents can use link-workspace-packages?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is link-workspace-packages safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains link-workspace-packages?
It is published by nrwl in nrwl/nx-ai-agents-config. It has 3,076 recorded installs.
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