Nx run-many matched no projects in CI
Nx run-many found no projects to run. The --projects pattern matched nothing, or no project defines the target, so the command completes without building.
What this error means
nx run-many prints that it ran the target in 0 projects and exits, often green, masking that nothing happened.
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NX Running target build for 0 projects:
No projects matched the provided filter.Common causes
Pattern matched no projects
A --projects glob or list selected an empty set due to a typo or wrong pattern.
No project defines the target
Even with --all, projects without the target are skipped, leaving zero to run.
Tag filter excludes everything
A --projects=tag: filter matches no tagged projects.
How to fix it
Inspect what matches
- List projects and confirm which define the target.
Terminal
nx show projects --with-target buildFix the pattern or add targets
- Correct the --projects pattern, or add the target where it should exist.
How to prevent it
- Use nx show projects --with-target to confirm a selection before relying on run-many, and treat a 0-project run as a failure.
Frequently asked questions
What causes ""run-many no projects""?
A --projects glob or list selected an empty set due to a typo or wrong pattern.
How do I fix "run-many no projects"?
Inspect what matches
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