Turborepo Caching

Software development skill, available on Zeplik

Turborepo Caching is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. turbo.json pipeline config, input/output tuning, filtering, and remote-cache setup. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Turborepo caching guidance (turbo.json pipeline, inputs/outputs, filtering, remote cache).

The Turborepo Caching skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /turborepo-caching in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.

What the Turborepo Caching skill can do

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How the Turborepo Caching skill works

Turborepo Caching

Production patterns for Turborepo build optimization.

When to Use

  • Setting up a new Turborepo project
  • Configuring build pipelines
  • Implementing local or remote caching
  • Optimizing CI/CD performance
  • Debugging cache misses, or migrating from another monorepo tool

This is Turborepo-specific. For general "should we use a monorepo" strategy, use monorepo-management. For Bazel or Nx, use their dedicated skills.

Architecture

Workspace Root/
  apps/        web, docs
  packages/    ui, config
  turbo.json
  package.json

Pipeline Concepts

ConceptDescription
dependsOnTasks that must complete first (^build = deps' build)
cacheWhether to cache a task's outputs
outputsFiles to cache (e.g. dist/**, .next/** excluding cache)
inputsFiles that affect the cache key
persistentLong-running tasks like dev servers (never cached)

Pipeline Configuration

Define each task's dependsOn, outputs, and inputs. Typical shape:

  • build: dependsOn: ["^build"], cache dist/** / .next/** but exclude .next/cache/**.
  • test: dependsOn: ["build"], cache coverage/**, and scope inputs to source and test files so unrelated edits don't invalidate it.
  • lint / typecheck: cacheable with empty outputs.
  • dev: cache: false, persistent: true.
  • deploy / db:*: cache: false.

Package-level turbo.json files can extends the root and override outputs/env per app.

Remote Caching

Log in and link to a remote cache provider, then run builds with the cache enabled. In CI, supply the cache token and team as environment/secret values and use filtering so only affected packages build. A self-hosted cache is also possible by pointing Turborepo at a custom cache API endpoint.

Filtering and Scoping

  • --filter=@org/web -- one package
  • --filter=@org/web... -- package plus its dependencies
  • --filter=...@org/ui -- package plus its dependents
  • --filter='...[origin/main]' -- packages changed since main
  • --filter='./apps/*' -- packages in a directory

Debugging Cache Misses

  • --dry-run to see what would run
  • --verbosity=2 for hashes
  • --graph for the task graph
  • --force to bypass cache
  • --summarize for cache status

Best Practices

Do:

  • Define explicit inputs to avoid needless cache invalidation
  • Use the workspace protocol ("@org/ui": "workspace:*")
  • Enable remote caching to share across CI and local
  • Filter in CI to build only affected packages
  • Cache build outputs, not source files

Don't:

  • Cache dev servers -- use persistent: true
  • Put secrets in env -- use runtime env vars
  • Ignore dependsOn -- causes race conditions
  • Over-filter -- you may miss real dependencies

Output

A Turborepo caching plan: a turbo.json pipeline with tuned inputs/outputs, filtering strategy for CI, and a local + remote caching setup that maximizes cache hits.

How to use the Turborepo Caching skill

  1. Sign in to Zeplik

    Create a free Zeplik account or sign in. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try the Turborepo Caching skill right away.

  2. Describe your software development task

    Ask in plain language, or type /turborepo-caching to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Turborepo Caching skill and applies its method.

  3. Review and refine the result

    Zeplik returns a structured document you can edit, download, and reuse. Ask follow-ups to refine it.

Source and credit

Author
wshobson
License
MIT

Adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Turborepo Caching skill?
Turborepo Caching is a ready-to-run software development skill on Zeplik. turbo.json pipeline config, input/output tuning, filtering, and remote-cache setup. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Turborepo caching guidance (turbo.json pipeline, inputs/outputs, filtering, remote cache).
How do I use Turborepo Caching on Zeplik?
Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /turborepo-caching in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
Which AI model does the Turborepo Caching skill use?
Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Turborepo Caching skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
Where does the Turborepo Caching skill come from?
The Turborepo Caching skill is adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
How much does the Turborepo Caching skill cost?
Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.

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