Use when creating Nuxt modules: (1) Published npm modules (@nuxtjs/, nuxt-), (2) Local project modules (modules/ directory), (3) Runtime extensions (components, composables, plugins), (4) Server extensions (API routes, middleware), (5) Releasing/publishing modules to npm, (6) Setting up CI/CD workflows for modules. Provides defineNuxtModule patterns, Kit utilities, hooks, E2E testing, and release automation.
Guide for creating Nuxt modules that extend framework functionality.
Related skills: nuxt (basics), vue (runtime patterns)
npx nuxi init -t module my-module
cd my-module && npm install
npm run dev # Start playground
npm run dev:build # Build in watch mode
npm run test # Run tests
Load based on context:
| Type | Location | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Published | npm package | @nuxtjs/, nuxt- distribution |
| Local | modules/ dir | Project-specific extensions |
| Inline | nuxt.config.ts | Simple one-off hooks |
my-module/
├── src/
│ ├── module.ts # Entry point
│ └── runtime/ # Injected into user's app
│ ├── components/
│ ├── composables/
│ ├── plugins/
│ └── server/
├── playground/ # Dev testing
└── test/fixtures/ # E2E tests