1---
2name: nuxt
3description: 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.
4metadata:
5  author: Anthony Fu
6  version: "2026.1.28"
7  source: Generated from https://github.com/nuxt/nuxt, scripts located at https://github.com/antfu/skills
8---
9 
10Nuxt 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.
11 
12> The skill is based on Nuxt 3.x, generated at 2026-01-28.
13 
14## Core
15 
16| Topic | Description | Reference |
17|-------|-------------|-----------|
18| Directory Structure | Project folder structure, conventions, file organization | [core-directory-structure](references/core-directory-structure.md) |
19| Configuration | nuxt.config.ts, app.config.ts, runtime config, environment variables | [core-config](references/core-config.md) |
20| CLI Commands | Dev server, build, generate, preview, and utility commands | [core-cli](references/core-cli.md) |
21| Routing | File-based routing, dynamic routes, navigation, middleware, layouts | [core-routing](references/core-routing.md) |
22| Data Fetching | useFetch, useAsyncData, $fetch, caching, refresh | [core-data-fetching](references/core-data-fetching.md) |
23| Modules | Creating and using Nuxt modules, Nuxt Kit utilities | [core-modules](references/core-modules.md) |
24| Deployment | Platform-agnostic deployment with Nitro, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare | [core-deployment](references/core-deployment.md) |
25 
26## Features
27 
28| Topic | Description | Reference |
29|-------|-------------|-----------|
30| Composables Auto-imports | Vue APIs, Nuxt composables, custom composables, utilities | [features-composables](references/features-composables.md) |
31| Components Auto-imports | Component naming, lazy loading, hydration strategies | [features-components-autoimport](references/features-components-autoimport.md) |
32| Built-in Components | NuxtLink, NuxtPage, NuxtLayout, ClientOnly, and more | [features-components](references/features-components.md) |
33| State Management | useState composable, SSR-friendly state, Pinia integration | [features-state](references/features-state.md) |
34| Server Routes | API routes, server middleware, Nitro server engine | [features-server](references/features-server.md) |
35 
36## Rendering
37 
38| Topic | Description | Reference |
39|-------|-------------|-----------|
40| Rendering Modes | Universal (SSR), client-side (SPA), hybrid rendering, route rules | [rendering-modes](references/rendering-modes.md) |
41 
42## Best Practices
43 
44| Topic | Description | Reference |
45|-------|-------------|-----------|
46| Data Fetching Patterns | Efficient fetching, caching, parallel requests, error handling | [best-practices-data-fetching](references/best-practices-data-fetching.md) |
47| SSR & Hydration | Avoiding context leaks, hydration mismatches, composable patterns | [best-practices-ssr](references/best-practices-ssr.md) |
48 
49## Advanced
50 
51| Topic | Description | Reference |
52|-------|-------------|-----------|
53| Layers | Extending applications with reusable layers | [advanced-layers](references/advanced-layers.md) |
54| Lifecycle Hooks | Build-time, runtime, and server hooks | [advanced-hooks](references/advanced-hooks.md) |
55| Module Authoring | Creating publishable Nuxt modules with Nuxt Kit | [advanced-module-authoring](references/advanced-module-authoring.md) |
56