nuxt
PopularNuxt full-stack Vue framework with SSR, auto-imports, and file-based routing. Use when working with Nuxt apps, server routes, useFetch, middleware, or hybrid rendering.
Nuxt full-stack Vue framework with SSR, auto-imports, and file-based routing. Use when working with Nuxt apps, server routes, useFetch, middleware, or hybrid rendering.
Nuxt is a full-stack Vue framework that provides server-side rendering, file-based routing, auto-imports, and a powerful module system. It uses Nitro as its server engine for universal deployment across Node.js, serverless, and edge platforms.
The skill is based on Nuxt 4.x, generated at 2026-06-22.
Nuxt 4 note: the default
srcDirisapp/— Vue app code (app.vue,components/,composables/,pages/, etc.) lives underapp/, whileserver/,shared/,public/,modules/,layers/andnuxt.config.tsstay at the project root. The~/@aliases now point atapp/; use~~/@@for the root.
Core
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Directory Structure | Nuxt 4 app/ srcDir, shared/, aliases, conventions |
core-directory-structure |
| Configuration | nuxt.config.ts, app.config.ts, aliases, compatibilityVersion, experimental | core-config |
| CLI Commands | Dev server, build, generate, preview, and utility commands | core-cli |
| Routing | File-based routing, dynamic routes, named views, layout props, middleware | core-routing |
| Data Fetching | useFetch, useAsyncData, $fetch, createUseFetch factories, caching | core-data-fetching |
| Modules | Creating and using Nuxt modules, Nuxt Kit utilities | core-modules |
| Deployment | Platform-agnostic deployment with Nitro, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare | core-deployment |
Features
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Composables Auto-imports | Vue/Nuxt composables, custom composables, shared/, useAnnouncer |
features-composables |
| Components Auto-imports | Component naming, lazy loading, hydration strategies | features-components-autoimport |
| Built-in Components | NuxtLink, NuxtPage, NuxtLayout, NuxtAnnouncer, ClientOnly, and more | features-components |
| State Management | useState composable, SSR-friendly state, Pinia integration | features-state |
| Server Routes | API routes, server middleware, Nitro server engine | features-server |
Rendering
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering Modes | Universal (SSR), client-side (SPA), hybrid rendering, route rules | rendering-modes |
Best Practices
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Data Fetching Patterns | Efficient fetching, caching, parallel requests, error handling | best-practices-data-fetching |
| SSR & Hydration | Avoiding context leaks, hydration mismatches, composable patterns | best-practices-ssr |
Advanced
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | Extending applications with reusable layers | advanced-layers |
| Lifecycle Hooks | Build-time, runtime, and server hooks | advanced-hooks |
| Module Authoring | Publishable modules with Nuxt Kit, keyed composables, dependencies | advanced-module-authoring |
