nx/docs/shared/packages/shared-fs-cache/shared-fs-cache-plugin.md
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docs(misc): add titles to intro/overview pages (#31636)
## Current Behavior

- Documentation pages under "technologies" and "core-api" sections with
"introduction"/"overview" IDs lack H1 titles after front matter
- Some remote caching package links point to parent sections instead of
overview pages

## Expected Behavior

- All affected documentation pages should have H1 titles for consistency
- Links should point directly to overview pages

## Related Issue(s)

Fixes #

## Changes Made

### 1. Updated Remote Caching Links (commit fae9055f8c)

Updated links in 3 files to point directly to overview pages:
- `docs/blog/2025-01-06-nx-update-20-3.md`
- `docs/shared/deprecated/custom-tasks-runner.md`
- `docs/shared/recipes/running-tasks/self-hosted-caching.md`

Changed links from:
- `/reference/core-api/azure-cache` →
`/reference/core-api/azure-cache/overview`
- `/reference/core-api/gcs-cache` →
`/reference/core-api/gcs-cache/overview`
- `/reference/core-api/s3-cache` →
`/reference/core-api/s3-cache/overview`
- `/reference/core-api/shared-fs-cache` →
`/reference/core-api/shared-fs-cache/overview`

### 2. Added H1 Titles to Documentation Pages

Added H1 titles to 29 documentation files that were missing them:

#### Core API Overview Pages (6 files)
- `docs/shared/packages/azure-cache/azure-cache-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/azure-cache`
- `docs/shared/packages/conformance/conformance-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/conformance`
- `docs/shared/packages/gcs-cache/gcs-cache-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/gcs-cache`
- `docs/shared/packages/owners/owners-plugin.md` → `# @nx/owners`
- `docs/shared/packages/s3-cache/s3-cache-plugin.md` → `# @nx/s3-cache`
- `docs/shared/packages/shared-fs-cache/shared-fs-cache-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/shared-fs-cache`

#### Technology Introduction Pages (23 files)
- `docs/shared/packages/angular/angular-plugin.md` → `# @nx/angular`
- `docs/shared/packages/esbuild/esbuild-plugin.md` → `# @nx/esbuild`
- `docs/shared/packages/rspack/rspack-plugin.md` → `# @nx/rspack`
- `docs/shared/packages/vite/vite-plugin.md` → `# @nx/vite`
- `docs/shared/packages/webpack/plugin-overview.md` → `# @nx/webpack`
- `docs/shared/packages/eslint/eslint.md` → `# @nx/eslint`
- `docs/shared/packages/gradle/gradle-plugin.md` → `# @nx/gradle`
- `docs/shared/packages/express/express-plugin.md` → `# @nx/express`
- `docs/shared/packages/node/node-plugin.md` → `# @nx/node`
- `docs/shared/packages/nest/nest-plugin.md` → `# @nx/nest`
- `docs/shared/packages/expo/expo-plugin.md` → `# @nx/expo`
- `docs/shared/packages/react/react-plugin.md` → `# @nx/react`
- `docs/shared/packages/next/plugin-overview.md` → `# @nx/next`
- `docs/shared/packages/react-native/react-native-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/react-native`
- `docs/shared/packages/remix/remix-plugin.md` → `# @nx/remix`
- `docs/shared/packages/cypress/cypress-plugin.md` → `# @nx/cypress`
- `docs/shared/packages/detox/detox-plugin.md` → `# @nx/detox`
- `docs/shared/packages/jest/jest-plugin.md` → `# @nx/jest`
- `docs/shared/packages/playwright/playwright-plugin.md` → `#
@nx/playwright`
- `docs/shared/packages/storybook/plugin-overview.md` → `#
@nx/storybook`
- `docs/shared/packages/js/js-plugin.md` → `# @nx/js`
- `docs/shared/packages/vue/vue-plugin.md` → `# @nx/vue`
- `docs/shared/packages/nuxt/nuxt-plugin.md` → `# @nx/nuxt`

Note: The Angular Rspack introduction page
(`docs/shared/guides/angular-rspack/introduction.md`) already had an
appropriate H1
title "# Introduction" and was left unchanged.

All changes improve documentation consistency and navigation by ensuring
proper titles and direct links to overview pages.
2025-06-18 09:50:44 -04:00

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---
title: Overview of the Nx Shared File System Cache Plugin
description: The @nx/shared-fs-cache plugin enables you to use a shared file system directory to host your remote cache for efficient build caching across your team.
---
# @nx/shared-fs-cache
The `@nx/shared-fs-cache` plugin enables you to host your remote cache on a shared file system directory. While you're responsible for implementing the actual directory sharing mechanism, the plugin configures Nx to read from both your local cache and the shared directory.
{% callout type="warning" title="Potential Cache Poisoning" %}
Using a shared file system folder for remote caching introduces the risk of [cache poisoning](/troubleshooting/unknown-local-cache). To mitigate this risk, consider using [Nx Replay](/ci/features/remote-cache) instead.
{% /callout %}
{% callout type="deepdive" title="Free managed remote cache with Nx Cloud" %}
Note, you can get started for free with a **fully managed remote caching powered by Nx Cloud**. It comes with a generous Hobby plan that is enough for most small teams. [Learn more here](/nx-cloud).
If you are an enterprise and **data privacy and security is a concern**, [reach out for an Enterprise trial](/enterprise/trial). It is fully SOC 2 type 1 and 2 compliant and comes with single-tenant, dedicated EU region hosting as well as on-premise.
**Are you an OSS project?** Nx Cloud is free for OSS. [Reach out here](/pricing#oss).
{% /callout %}
{% callout type="info" title="Self-hosted caching is now free" %}
Self-hosted caching is **now free for everyone** to use.
{% /callout %}
## Set Up @nx/shared-fs-cache
### 1. Install the Package
Run the following command:
```shell
nx add @nx/shared-fs-cache
```
This will add the `@nx/shared-fs-cache` NPM package and automatically configure it for your workspace. As part of this process, you'll be guided to **generate a new activation key**. This is a fully automated process to register your plugin.
The key will be saved in your repository (`.nx/key/key.ini`) and should be committed so that every developer has access to it. If your repository is public (or in CI), you can also use an environment variable:
```{% fileName=".env" %}
NX_KEY=YOUR_ACTIVATION_KEY
```
> Why require an activation key? It simply helps us know and support our users. If you prefer not to provide this information, you can also build your own cache server. [Learn more.](/recipes/running-tasks/self-hosted-caching)
### 2. Configure the Cache Directory
The `@nx/shared-fs-cache` plugin treats your local cache directory as if it is also a remote cache directory. The local cache directory can be set using `cacheDirectory` in the `nx.json` file or the `NX_CACHE_DIRECTORY` environment variable. The default local cache directory is `.nx/cache`.
### 3. Share the Cache Directory
The `@nx/shared-fs-cache` plugin does not actually share the cache directory across your organization. You are responsible for enabling the actual sharing mechanism. If you want Nx to handle the sharing, use [Nx Replay](/ci/features/remote-cache) instead. Your shared file system directory might be a directory that is saved and restored by a CI provider or it could be a shared network drive.