# Which Problems Are Solved
Replaces Turbo by Nx and lays the foundation for the next CI
improvements. It enables using Nx Cloud to speed the up the pipelines
that affect any node package.
It streamlines the dev experience for frontend and backend developers by
providing the following commands:
| Task | Command | Notes |
|------|---------|--------|
| **Production** | `nx run PROJECT:prod` | Production server |
| **Develop** | `nx run PROJECT:dev` | Hot reloading development server
|
| **Test** | `nx run PROJECT:test` | Run all tests |
| **Lint** | `nx run PROJECT:lint` | Check code style |
| **Lint Fix** | `nx run PROJECT:lint-fix` | Auto-fix style issues |
The following values can be used for PROJECT:
- @zitadel/zitadel (root commands)
- @zitadel/api,
- @zitadel/login,
- @zitadel/console,
- @zitadel/docs,
- @zitadel/client
- @zitadel/proto
The project names and folders are streamlined:
| Old Folder | New Folder |
| --- | --- |
| ./e2e | ./tests/functional-ui |
| ./load-test | ./benchmark |
| ./build/zitadel | ./apps/api |
| ./console | ./apps/console (postponed so the PR is reviewable) |
Also, all references to the TypeScript repo are removed so we can
archive it.
# How the Problems Are Solved
- Ran `npx nx@latest init`
- Replaced all turbo.json by project.json and fixed the target configs
- Removed Turbo dependency
- All JavaScript related code affected by a PRs changes is
quality-checked using the `nx affected` command
- We move PR checks that are runnable using Nx into the `check`
workflow. For workflows where we don't use Nx, yet, we restore
previously built dependency artifacts from Nx.
- We only use a single and easy to understand dev container
- The CONTRIBUTING.md is streamlined
- The setup with a generated client pat is orchestrated with Nx
- Everything related to the TypeScript repo is updated or removed. A
**Deploy with Vercel** button is added to the docs and the
CONTRIBUTING.md.
# Additional Changes
- NPM package names have a consistent pattern.
- Docker bake is removed. The login container is built and released like
the core container.
- The integration tests build the login container before running, so
they don't rely on the login container action anymore. This fixes
consistently failing checks on PRs from forks.
- The docs build in GitHub actions is removed, as we already build on
Vercel.
# Additional Context
- Internal discussion:
https://zitadel.slack.com/archives/C087ADF8LRX/p1756277884928169
- Workflow dispatch test:
https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/actions/runs/17760122959
---------
Co-authored-by: Florian Forster <florian@zitadel.com>
Co-authored-by: Tim Möhlmann <tim+github@zitadel.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
(cherry picked from commit f69a6ed4f3)
# Conflicts:
# .github/workflows/build.yml
# .github/workflows/console.yml
# .github/workflows/core.yml
# CONTRIBUTING.md
# Makefile
# backend/v3/storage/database/events_testing/events_test.go
# backend/v3/storage/database/events_testing/id_provider_instance_test.go
# backend/v3/storage/database/events_testing/instance_test.go
# console/README.md
# console/package.json
# internal/api/grpc/group/v2/integration_test/query_test.go
# pnpm-lock.yaml
Zitadel Console
The Console is Zitadels management UI.
It is built using Angular and part of the Zitadel monorepo.
To get started follow the contributing quick start.
Building
To build for production:
pnpm nx run @zitadel/console:build
This will:
- Generate proto files (via
prebuildscript) - Build the Angular app with production optimizations
Linting
To run linting and formatting checks:
pnpm nx @zitadel/console:lint
To auto-fix formatting issues:
pnpm nx @zitadel/console:lint-fix
Project Structure
src/app/proto/generated/- Generated proto files (Angular-specific format)buf.gen.yaml- Local proto generation configurationproject.json- Nx orchestration and caching for builds and testsprebuild.development.js- Development environment configuration script
Dependency Chain
The Console app has the following build dependencies managed by Nx:
@zitadel/proto:generate- Generates the protobuf stubs@zitadel/client:build- Builds the TypeScript gRPC client library@zitadel/console:generate- Generates Console-specific protobuf stubs@zitadel/console:build- Creates a production build from Console
This ensures that the Console always has access to the latest client library and protobuf definitions.
Proto Generation Details
@zitadel/protogeneration: Modern ES modules with@bufbuild/protobuffor v2 APIs- Local
buf.gen.yamlgeneration: Traditional protobuf JavaScript classes for v1 APIs
The Console app calls Zitadel v1 and v2 APIs. As long as the Console still calls v1 APIs, it needs to import client stubs from separate sources:
Legacy v1 API (Traditional Protobuf)
- Uses local
buf.gen.yamlconfiguration - Generates traditional Google protobuf JavaScript classes extending
jspb.Message - Uses plugins:
protocolbuffers/js,grpc/web,grpc-ecosystem/openapiv2 - Output:
src/app/proto/generated/ - Used for: Most existing Console functionality
Modern v2 API (ES Modules)
- Uses
@zitadel/protopackage generation - Generates modern ES modules with
@bufbuild/protobuf - Uses plugin:
@bufbuild/eswith ES modules and JSON types - Output:
login/packages/zitadel-proto/ - Used for: New user v2 API and services
Dependency Management
The Console's project.json ensures proper execution order:
@zitadel/proto:generateruns first (modern ES modules)- Console's local generation runs second (traditional protobuf)
- Build/lint/start tasks depend on both generations being complete
This approach allows the Console app to use both v1 and v2 APIs while maintaining proper build dependencies.
Legacy Information
This project was originally generated with Angular CLI version 8.3.20 and has been updated over time.