nx/docs/shared/deprecated/workspace-executors.md

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Workspace Executors	Learn how to migrate from workspace executors to local executors in Nx plugins for better build process management.

Workspace Executors

In Nx 13.10+, local nx plugins can contain executors that are used in the workspace. When creating a custom executor for your workspace, look into the local executor guide to simplify the build process.

Converting workspace executors to local executors

• If you don't already have a local plugin, use Nx to generate one:

npm add -D @nx/plugin
nx g @nx/plugin:plugin tools/my-plugin

• Use the Nx CLI to generate the initial files needed for your executor. Replace my-executor with the name of your workspace executor.

nx generate @nx/plugin:executor tools/my-plugin/src/executors/my-executor

• Copy the code for your workspace executor into the newly created executor's folder. e.g. libs/my-plugin/src/executors/my-executor/

• Now you can reference the executor like this:

{
  "executor": "@my-org/my-plugin:my-executor"
}