AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot have changed Power Apps development. Developers now build custom PCFs and React WebResources faster, delivering precise UI instead of fighting platform constraints. This shift boosts user adoption and platform stickiness.

However, customizing Power Apps with multiple React packages creates a node_modules bloat problem. Each project carries its own dependency tree, consuming hundreds of gigabytes across a solution. This disk space meltdown slows builds and complicates maintenance for developers.

The solution is NPM Workspaces. By creating a monorepo with a shared root node_modules, developers manage multiple PCFs and WebResources in one repository. This approach cuts duplicated dependencies by 60–80%, speeds up CI, and simplifies tooling across the entire project.

Combining AI tools for rapid custom UI development with NPM Workspaces for efficient monorepo management creates a cleaner, faster Power Platform workflow. The result is less bloat, quicker builds, and a more maintainable solution lifecycle.