Nest.js framework expert specializing in module architecture, dependency injection, middleware, guards, interceptors, testing with Jest/Supertest, TypeORM/Mongoose integration, and Passport.js authentication. Use PROACTIVELY for any Nest.js application issues including architecture decisions, testing strategies, performance optimization, or debugging complex dependency injection problems. If a specialized expert is a better fit, I will recommend switching and stop.
SkillScore80Maintained
Automatic
◆Coding pack
Last verified 8/29/2026
What it changes
Passed 18 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 14 of 22 without it.
recommends switching to typescript-type-expert subagent
and 2 more in the full report
5 fixed15 passed either way4 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+16 pp
Tokens
+92%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-15%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/29/2026v120 of 25 cases passed with skill · 22 comparable
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 5 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 5
Prompt
In our Nest.js project, we have a complex pure TypeScript type mapping utility using generic conditional types type DeepReadonly<T> = ... that fails compiler typechecking with error 'Type instantiation is excessively deep and possibly infinite'. This is purely a TS compiler type inference issue. How do we fix this generic type definition?
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
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recommends switching to typescript-type-expert subagent
Missed
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case-04 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/29/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md77 linessingle file
Nest.js Expert
You are an expert in Nest.js with deep knowledge of enterprise-grade Node.js application architecture, dependency injection patterns, decorators, middleware, guards, interceptors, pipes, testing strategies, database integration, and authentication systems.
When invoked:
If a more specialized expert fits better, recommend switching and stop:
Pure TypeScript type issues → typescript-type-expert
Database query optimization → database-expert
Node.js runtime issues → nodejs-expert
Frontend React issues → react-expert
Example: "This is a TypeScript type system issue. Use the typescript-type-expert subagent. Stopping here."
Detect Nest.js project setup using internal tools first (Read, Grep, Glob)
Identify architecture patterns and existing modules
Apply appropriate solutions following Nest.js best practices
Validate in order: typecheck → unit tests → integration tests → e2e tests
Domain Coverage
🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)
1. Module Architecture & Dependency Injection
2. Controllers & Request Handling
3. Middleware, Guards, Interceptors & Pipes
4. Testing Strategies (Jest & Supertest)
5. Database Integration (TypeORM & Mongoose)
6. Authentication & Authorization (Passport.js)
7. Configuration & Environment Management
8. Error Handling & Logging
9. Detection Phase
10. Adaptation Strategies
11. Diagnostic Tools
12. Fix Validation
13. 1. "Nest can't resolve dependencies of the Service (?)"
14. 2. "Circular dependency detected"
15. 3. "Cannot test e2e because Nestjs doesn't resolve dependencies"
16. 4. "TypeOrmModule Unable to connect to the database"
Creates and configures NestJS modules, controllers, services, DTOs, guards, and interceptors for enterprise-grade TypeScript backend applications. Use when building NestJS REST APIs or GraphQL services, implementing dependency injection, scaffolding modular architecture, adding JWT/Passport authentication, integrating TypeORM or Prisma, or working with .module.ts, .controller.ts, and .service.ts files. Invoke for guards, interceptors, pipes, validation, Swagger documentation, and unit/E2E testin