---
name: nuxt
description: 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.
metadata:
  author: Anthony Fu
  version: '2026.1.28'
  source: Generated from https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt, scripts located at https://github.com/antfu/skills
---

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 3.x, generated at 2026-01-28.

## Core

| Topic               | Description                                                          | Reference                                                          |
| ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Directory Structure | Project folder structure, conventions, file organization             | [core-directory-structure](references/core-directory-structure.md) |
| Configuration       | nuxt.config.ts, app.config.ts, runtime config, environment variables | [core-config](references/core-config.md)                           |
| CLI Commands        | Dev server, build, generate, preview, and utility commands           | [core-cli](references/core-cli.md)                                 |
| Routing             | File-based routing, dynamic routes, navigation, middleware, layouts  | [core-routing](references/core-routing.md)                         |
| Data Fetching       | useFetch, useAsyncData, $fetch, caching, refresh                     | [core-data-fetching](references/core-data-fetching.md)             |
| Modules             | Creating and using Nuxt modules, Nuxt Kit utilities                  | [core-modules](references/core-modules.md)                         |
| Deployment          | Platform-agnostic deployment with Nitro, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare | [core-deployment](references/core-deployment.md)                   |

## Features

| Topic                    | Description                                                | Reference                                                                      |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Composables Auto-imports | Vue APIs, Nuxt composables, custom composables, utilities  | [features-composables](references/features-composables.md)                     |
| Components Auto-imports  | Component naming, lazy loading, hydration strategies       | [features-components-autoimport](references/features-components-autoimport.md) |
| Built-in Components      | NuxtLink, NuxtPage, NuxtLayout, ClientOnly, and more       | [features-components](references/features-components.md)                       |
| State Management         | useState composable, SSR-friendly state, Pinia integration | [features-state](references/features-state.md)                                 |
| Server Routes            | API routes, server middleware, Nitro server engine         | [features-server](references/features-server.md)                               |

## Rendering

| Topic           | Description                                                       | Reference                                        |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Rendering Modes | Universal (SSR), client-side (SPA), hybrid rendering, route rules | [rendering-modes](references/rendering-modes.md) |

## Best Practices

| Topic                  | Description                                                       | Reference                                                                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Data Fetching Patterns | Efficient fetching, caching, parallel requests, error handling    | [best-practices-data-fetching](references/best-practices-data-fetching.md) |
| SSR & Hydration        | Avoiding context leaks, hydration mismatches, composable patterns | [best-practices-ssr](references/best-practices-ssr.md)                     |

## Advanced

| Topic            | Description                                     | Reference                                                            |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Layers           | Extending applications with reusable layers     | [advanced-layers](references/advanced-layers.md)                     |
| Lifecycle Hooks  | Build-time, runtime, and server hooks           | [advanced-hooks](references/advanced-hooks.md)                       |
| Module Authoring | Creating publishable Nuxt modules with Nuxt Kit | [advanced-module-authoring](references/advanced-module-authoring.md) |
