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nestjs

Build enterprise-grade Node.js applications with NestJS framework, TypeScript, dependency injection, and modular architecture

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-nodejs --skill nestjs
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads nestjs automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    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.

NestJS Framework Skill

Master NestJS for building scalable, maintainable Node.js applications with TypeScript, dependency injection, and enterprise patterns.

Quick Start

NestJS app in 4 steps:

  1. Create Project - nest new project-name
  2. Define Modules - Organize features
  3. Add Controllers - Handle requests
  4. Create Services - Business logic

Core Concepts

Module Structure

// users/users.module.ts
import { Module } from '@nestjs/common';
import { UsersController } from './users.controller';
import { UsersService } from './users.service';
import { TypeOrmModule } from '@nestjs/typeorm';
import { User } from './entities/user.entity';

@Module({
  imports: [TypeOrmModule.forFeature([User])],
  controllers: [UsersController],
  providers: [UsersService],
  exports: [UsersService] // Make available to other modules
})
export class UsersModule {}

Controller

// users/users.controller.ts
import { Controller, Get, Post, Body, Param, Query, UseGuards } from '@nestjs/common';
import { UsersService } from './users.service';
import { CreateUserDto } from './dto/create-user.dto';
import { JwtAuthGuard } from '../auth/guards/jwt-auth.guard';
import { ApiTags, ApiOperation, ApiBearerAuth } from '@nestjs/swagger';

@ApiTags('users')
@Controller('users')
export class UsersController {
  constructor(private readonly usersService: UsersService) {}

  @Get()
  @ApiOperation({ summary: 'Get all users' })
  findAll(@Query('page') page = 1, @Query('limit') limit = 10) {
    return this.usersService.findAll(page, limit);
  }

  @Get(':id')
  findOne(@Param('id') id: string) {
    return this.usersService.findOne(id);
  }

  @Post()
  @UseGuards(JwtAuthGuard)
  @ApiBearerAuth()
  create(@Body() createUserDto: CreateUserDto) {
    return this.usersService.create(createUserDto);
  }
}

Service with Dependency Injection

// users/users.service.ts
import { Injectable, NotFoundException } from '@nestjs/common';
import { InjectRepository } from '@nestjs/typeorm';
import { Repository } from 'typeorm';
import { User } from './entities/user.entity';

@Injectable()
export class UsersService {
  constructor(
    @InjectRepository(User)
    private usersRepository: Repository<User>
  ) {}

  async findAll(page: number, limit: number) {
    const [users, total] = await this.usersRepository.findAndCount({
      skip: (page - 1) * limit,
      take: limit
    });
    return { data: users, total, page, limit };
  }

  async findOne(id: string): Promise<User> {
    const user = await this.usersRepository.findOne({ where: { id } });
    if (!user) {
      throw new NotFoundException(`User #${id} not found`);
    }
    return user;
  }

  async create(createUserDto: CreateUserDto): Promise<User> {
    const user = this.usersRepository.create(createUserDto);
    return this.usersRepository.save(user);
  }
}

Learning Path

Beginner (2-3 weeks)

  • ✅ NestJS CLI and project structure
  • ✅ Modules, Controllers, Services
  • ✅ Dependency injection basics
  • ✅ Basic CRUD operations

Intermediate (4-6 weeks)

  • ✅ Guards, Pipes, Interceptors
  • ✅ TypeORM/Prisma integration
  • ✅ JWT authentication
  • ✅ Validation with class-validator

Advanced (8-12 weeks)

  • ✅ Microservices with transports
  • ✅ GraphQL with NestJS
  • ✅ WebSockets (Gateways)
  • ✅ Testing strategies

Validation with DTOs

// dto/create-user.dto.ts
import { IsEmail, IsString, MinLength, IsOptional } from 'class-validator';
import { ApiProperty } from '@nestjs/swagger';

export class CreateUserDto {
  @ApiProperty({ example: 'john@example.com' })
  @IsEmail()
  email: string;

  @ApiProperty({ example: 'John Doe' })
  @IsString()
  @MinLength(2)
  name: string;

  @ApiProperty({ example: 'password123' })
  @IsString()
  @MinLength(8)
  password: string;

  @ApiProperty({ required: false })
  @IsOptional()
  @IsString()
  avatar?: string;
}

Guards for Authentication

// auth/guards/jwt-auth.guard.ts
import { Injectable, ExecutionContext } from '@nestjs/common';
import { AuthGuard } from '@nestjs/passport';

@Injectable()
export class JwtAuthGuard extends AuthGuard('jwt') {
  canActivate(context: ExecutionContext) {
    return super.canActivate(context);
  }
}

// auth/guards/roles.guard.ts
import { Injectable, CanActivate, ExecutionContext } from '@nestjs/common';
import { Reflector } from '@nestjs/core';

@Injectable()
export class RolesGuard implements CanActivate {
  constructor(private reflector: Reflector) {}

  canActivate(context: ExecutionContext): boolean {
    const requiredRoles = this.reflector.get<string[]>('roles', context.getHandler());
    if (!requiredRoles) return true;

    const { user } = context.switchToHttp().getRequest();
    return requiredRoles.some(role => user.roles?.includes(role));
  }
}

Exception Filters

// filters/http-exception.filter.ts
import { ExceptionFilter, Catch, ArgumentsHost, HttpException } from '@nestjs/common';
import { Response } from 'express';

@Catch(HttpException)
export class HttpExceptionFilter implements ExceptionFilter {
  catch(exception: HttpException, host: ArgumentsHost) {
    const ctx = host.switchToHttp();
    const response = ctx.getResponse<Response>();
    const status = exception.getStatus();

    response.status(status).json({
      success: false,
      statusCode: status,
      message: exception.message,
      timestamp: new Date().toISOString()
    });
  }
}

Microservices Transport

// main.ts for microservice
import { NestFactory } from '@nestjs/core';
import { Transport, MicroserviceOptions } from '@nestjs/microservices';

const app = await NestFactory.createMicroservice<MicroserviceOptions>(
  AppModule,
  {
    transport: Transport.RMQ,
    options: {
      urls: ['amqp://localhost:5672'],
      queue: 'orders_queue',
      queueOptions: { durable: true }
    }
  }
);
await app.listen();

Unit Test Template

describe('UsersService', () => {
  let service: UsersService;
  let repository: Repository<User>;

  beforeEach(async () => {
    const module = await Test.createTestingModule({
      providers: [
        UsersService,
        {
          provide: getRepositoryToken(User),
          useValue: {
            findOne: jest.fn(),
            create: jest.fn(),
            save: jest.fn()
          }
        }
      ]
    }).compile();

    service = module.get<UsersService>(UsersService);
    repository = module.get<Repository<User>>(getRepositoryToken(User));
  });

  it('should find user by id', async () => {
    const user = { id: '1', name: 'John' };
    jest.spyOn(repository, 'findOne').mockResolvedValue(user as User);

    expect(await service.findOne('1')).toEqual(user);
  });
});

Troubleshooting

ProblemCauseSolution
Circular dependencyModule importsUse forwardRef()
Injection token not foundMissing providerAdd to module providers
Validation not workingMissing pipeAdd ValidationPipe globally
Guards not firingWrong orderUse @UseGuards correctly

When to Use

Use NestJS when:

  • Building enterprise Node.js applications
  • Need TypeScript with strong typing
  • Want dependency injection
  • Building microservices
  • Need OpenAPI documentation

Related Skills

  • Express REST API (underlying framework)
  • TypeScript (language)
  • GraphQL (alternative to REST)
  • Microservices (distributed systems)

Resources

FAQ

What does the nestjs skill do?

Build enterprise-grade Node.js applications with NestJS framework, TypeScript, dependency injection, and modular architecture

How do I install nestjs?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-nodejs --skill nestjs 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/nestjs/ (personal) or .claude/skills/nestjs/ (project).

Which AI agents can use nestjs?

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 nestjs 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 nestjs?

It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-nodejs. It has 43 recorded installs.

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