diff --git a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/generator.spec.ts.snap b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/generator.spec.ts.snap
index 86dad706a30d9..b8fe02b4e96fe 100644
--- a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/generator.spec.ts.snap
+++ b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/generator.spec.ts.snap
@@ -17,9 +17,10 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - checkout
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - nx/set-shas:
           main-branch-name: 'main'
@@ -56,9 +57,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - name: Set up JDK 17 for x64
         uses: actions/setup-java@v4
diff --git a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml.template b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml.template
index 8c4f695c7791d..97be5eed7427a 100644
--- a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml.template
+++ b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml.template
@@ -14,10 +14,13 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - checkout
 
-      # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- run: <%= packageManagerPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
       # - run: <%= packageManagerPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
-
+      <% } %>
       - nx/set-shas:
           main-branch-name: '<%= mainBranch %>'
 
diff --git a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml.template b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml.template
index 938ba9624a08d..12f828c21eb60 100644
--- a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml.template
+++ b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml.template
@@ -18,9 +18,13 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- run: <%= packageManagerPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
       # - run: <%= packageManagerPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-jvm" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      <% } %>
 
       - name: Set up JDK 17 for x64
         uses: actions/setup-java@v4
diff --git a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.spec.ts b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.spec.ts
index e3d25c070f1f0..4568bfb1f101d 100644
--- a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.spec.ts
+++ b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.spec.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { createTreeWithEmptyWorkspace } from '@nx/devkit/testing';
-import { Tree } from '@nx/devkit';
+import { readNxJson, Tree, updateNxJson } from '@nx/devkit';
 
 import { ciWorkflowGenerator } from './generator';
 
@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@ describe('ci-workflow generator', () => {
 
   beforeEach(() => {
     tree = createTreeWithEmptyWorkspace();
+    const nxJson = readNxJson(tree);
+    nxJson.nxCloudAccessToken = 'test';
+    updateNxJson(tree, nxJson);
   });
 
   describe.each([
diff --git a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.ts b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.ts
index f548efb227a4c..c330564cfe602 100644
--- a/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.ts
+++ b/packages/gradle/src/generators/ci-workflow/generator.ts
@@ -3,11 +3,9 @@ import {
   names,
   generateFiles,
   getPackageManagerCommand,
-  NxJsonConfiguration,
   formatFiles,
   detectPackageManager,
   readNxJson,
-  readJson,
 } from '@nx/devkit';
 import { join } from 'path';
 import { getNxCloudUrl, isNxCloudUsed } from 'nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils';
@@ -47,6 +45,7 @@ interface Substitutes {
   packageManagerPrefix: string;
   commands: string[];
   nxCloudHost: string;
+  connectedToCloud: boolean;
 }
 
 function getTemplateData(tree: Tree, options: Schema): Substitutes {
@@ -59,7 +58,7 @@ function getTemplateData(tree: Tree, options: Schema): Substitutes {
 
   let nxCloudHost: string = 'nx.app';
   try {
-    const nxCloudUrl = getNxCloudUrl(readJson(tree, 'nx.json'));
+    const nxCloudUrl = getNxCloudUrl(readNxJson(tree));
     nxCloudHost = new URL(nxCloudUrl).host;
   } catch {}
 
@@ -67,6 +66,8 @@ function getTemplateData(tree: Tree, options: Schema): Substitutes {
 
   const commands = options.commands ?? getCiCommands(options.ci, mainBranch);
 
+  const connectedToCloud = isNxCloudUsed(readNxJson(tree));
+
   return {
     workflowName,
     workflowFileName,
@@ -75,6 +76,7 @@ function getTemplateData(tree: Tree, options: Schema): Substitutes {
     commands,
     mainBranch,
     nxCloudHost,
+    connectedToCloud,
   };
 }
 
diff --git a/packages/nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils.ts b/packages/nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils.ts
index dc2407021eb3d..aac5225af9f1b 100644
--- a/packages/nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils.ts
+++ b/packages/nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils.ts
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { NxJsonConfiguration, readNxJson } from '../config/nx-json';
+import { NxJsonConfiguration } from '../config/nx-json';
 
 export function isNxCloudUsed(nxJson: NxJsonConfiguration): boolean {
   return (
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/ci-workflow.spec.ts.snap b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/ci-workflow.spec.ts.snap
index 552b31e974b87..57942a6787bbf 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/ci-workflow.spec.ts.snap
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/__snapshots__/ci-workflow.spec.ts.snap
@@ -44,9 +44,10 @@ jobs:
         env:
           AZURE_DEVOPS_EXT_PAT: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-      # - script: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - script: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
       - script: npm ci
       - script: git branch --track main origin/main
@@ -73,9 +74,10 @@ pipelines:
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_PR_ID
 
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-            # - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
             - npm ci
 
@@ -89,9 +91,10 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "main" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-            # - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
             - npm ci
 
@@ -114,9 +117,10 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - checkout
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
       - run: npm ci
       - nx/set-shas:
@@ -157,9 +161,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -198,9 +203,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "e2e-ci" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="e2e-ci"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -265,9 +271,10 @@ jobs:
       - script: npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g Bun
         displayName: Install Bun
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - script: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - script: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - script: bun install --no-cache
       - script: git branch --track main origin/main
@@ -295,9 +302,10 @@ pipelines:
 
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
 
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - bun install --no-cache
 
@@ -310,9 +318,10 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "main" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
 
@@ -341,9 +350,10 @@ jobs:
           name: Install Bun
           command: npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: bun install --no-cache
       - nx/set-shas:
@@ -387,9 +397,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: bun install --no-cache
       - uses: nrwl/nx-set-shas@v4
@@ -425,9 +436,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           bun-version: latest
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: bun install --no-cache
       - uses: nrwl/nx-set-shas@v4
@@ -452,9 +464,10 @@ CI:
   script:
     - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
 
-    # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-    # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-    # - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+    # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+    # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+    # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+    - bunx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
     - bun install --no-cache
     - NX_HEAD=$CI_COMMIT_SHA
@@ -510,9 +523,10 @@ jobs:
         env:
           AZURE_DEVOPS_EXT_PAT: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - script: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - script: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - script: npm ci
       - script: git branch --track main origin/main
@@ -538,9 +552,10 @@ pipelines:
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_PR_ID
 
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - npm ci
 
@@ -553,9 +568,10 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "main" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - npm ci
 
@@ -578,9 +594,10 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - checkout
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: npm ci
       - nx/set-shas:
@@ -620,9 +637,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -660,9 +678,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -691,9 +710,10 @@ CI:
     - main
     - merge_requests
   script:
-    # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-    # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-    # - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+    # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+    # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+    # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+    - npx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
     - npm ci
     - NX_HEAD=$CI_COMMIT_SHA
@@ -752,9 +772,10 @@ jobs:
       - script: npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
         displayName: Install PNPM
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - script: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - script: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - script: pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
       - script: git branch --track main origin/main
@@ -782,9 +803,10 @@ pipelines:
 
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
 
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
 
@@ -797,9 +819,10 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "main" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
 
@@ -828,9 +851,10 @@ jobs:
           name: Install PNPM
           command: npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
       - nx/set-shas:
@@ -874,9 +898,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           version: 8
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -918,9 +943,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           version: 8
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -951,9 +977,10 @@ CI:
   script:
     - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
 
-    # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-    # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-    # - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+    # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+    # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+    # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+    - pnpm dlx nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
     - pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
     - NX_HEAD=$CI_COMMIT_SHA
@@ -1009,9 +1036,10 @@ jobs:
         env:
           AZURE_DEVOPS_EXT_PAT: $(System.AccessToken)
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - script: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - script: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - script: yarn install --frozen-lockfile
       - script: git branch --track main origin/main
@@ -1037,9 +1065,10 @@ pipelines:
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_PR_ID
 
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - yarn install --frozen-lockfile
 
@@ -1052,9 +1081,10 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "main" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-            # - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
             - yarn install --frozen-lockfile
 
@@ -1077,9 +1107,10 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - checkout
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       - run: yarn install --frozen-lockfile
       - nx/set-shas:
@@ -1119,9 +1150,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -1159,9 +1191,10 @@ jobs:
         with:
           fetch-depth: 0
 
-      # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-      # - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      - run: yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
@@ -1190,9 +1223,10 @@ CI:
     - main
     - merge_requests
   script:
-    # Connect your workspace on nx.app and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-    # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "build" targets have been requested
-    # - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
+    # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+    # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+    # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+    - yarn nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="build"
 
     - yarn install --frozen-lockfile
     - NX_HEAD=$CI_COMMIT_SHA
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.spec.ts b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.spec.ts
index 7673cdb33418a..8d8b25acc243a 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.spec.ts
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.spec.ts
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import {
   readNxJson,
   Tree,
   updateJson,
+  updateNxJson,
   writeJson,
 } from '@nx/devkit';
 import { createTreeWithEmptyWorkspace } from '@nx/devkit/testing';
@@ -34,6 +35,9 @@ describe('CI Workflow generator', () => {
 
   beforeEach(() => {
     tree = createTreeWithEmptyWorkspace({ layout: 'apps-libs' });
+    const nxJson = readNxJson(tree);
+    nxJson.nxCloudAccessToken = 'test';
+    updateNxJson(tree, nxJson);
   });
 
   afterEach(() => {
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.ts b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.ts
index b8a1fb59abb63..bc2c8c8d955c1 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.ts
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/ci-workflow.ts
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ import {
 } from '@nx/devkit';
 import { deduceDefaultBase } from '../../utilities/default-base';
 import { join } from 'path';
-import { getNxCloudUrl } from 'nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils';
+import { getNxCloudUrl, isNxCloudUsed } from 'nx/src/utils/nx-cloud-utils';
 
 export interface Schema {
   name: string;
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ interface Substitutes {
   nxCloudHost: string;
   hasE2E: boolean;
   tmpl: '';
+  connectedToCloud: boolean;
 }
 
 function normalizeOptions(options: Schema, tree: Tree): Substitutes {
@@ -70,6 +71,8 @@ function normalizeOptions(options: Schema, tree: Tree): Substitutes {
   const hasE2E =
     allDependencies['@nx/cypress'] || allDependencies['@nx/playwright'];
 
+  const connectedToCloud = isNxCloudUsed(readJson(tree, 'nx.json'));
+
   return {
     workflowName,
     workflowFileName,
@@ -81,6 +84,7 @@ function normalizeOptions(options: Schema, tree: Tree): Substitutes {
     hasE2E,
     nxCloudHost,
     tmpl: '',
+    connectedToCloud,
   };
 }
 
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/azure/azure-pipelines.yml__tmpl__ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/azure/azure-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
index 1e6a205fe8f79..009f88706c156 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/azure/azure-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/azure/azure-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
@@ -51,10 +51,14 @@ jobs:
         displayName: Install Bun
 
       <% } %>
-      # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+      
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- script: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+      <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
       # - script: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+      <% } %>
       - script: <%= packageManagerInstall %>
       - script: git branch --track <%= mainBranch %> origin/<%= mainBranch %>
         condition: eq(variables['Build.Reason'], 'PullRequest')
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/bitbucket-pipelines/bitbucket-pipelines.yml__tmpl__ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/bitbucket-pipelines/bitbucket-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
index bc6df793a4e57..7978cdaafc23c 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/bitbucket-pipelines/bitbucket-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/bitbucket-pipelines/bitbucket-pipelines.yml__tmpl__
@@ -19,10 +19,13 @@ pipelines:
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
 
             <% } %>
-            # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+            <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
             # - <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+            <% } %>
             - <%= packageManagerInstall %>
 
             - <%= packageManagerPrefix %> nx-cloud record -- nx format:check
@@ -35,10 +38,13 @@ pipelines:
           name: 'Build and test affected apps on "<%= mainBranch %>" branch changes'
           script:
             - export NX_BRANCH=$BITBUCKET_BRANCH
-            # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-            # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+            # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+            # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+            # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+            <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+            <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
             # - <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+            <% } %>
             <% if(packageManager == 'pnpm'){ %>
             - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g pnpm@8
             <% } %>
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml__tmpl__ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml__tmpl__
index 8d99f60dfb126..da824022adf6b 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml__tmpl__
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/circleci/.circleci/config.yml__tmpl__
@@ -21,10 +21,13 @@ jobs:
       <% } %>
 
 
-      # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- run: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+      <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
       # - run: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+      <% } %>
       - run: <%= packageManagerInstall %>
       - nx/set-shas:
           main-branch-name: '<%= mainBranch %>'
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml__tmpl__ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml__tmpl__
index be73dff3c3901..09b91c147ed1f 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml__tmpl__
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/github/.github/workflows/__workflowFileName__.yml__tmpl__
@@ -28,10 +28,13 @@ jobs:
           bun-version: latest
       <% } %>
 
-      # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-      # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+      # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+      # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+      # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+      <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- run: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+      <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
       # - run: <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+      <% } %>
       <% if(packageManager != 'bun'){ %>
       # Cache node_modules
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/gitlab/.gitlab-ci.yml__tmpl__ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/gitlab/.gitlab-ci.yml__tmpl__
index ebd364670cd0d..e029f6a836134 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/gitlab/.gitlab-ci.yml__tmpl__
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/ci-workflow/files/gitlab/.gitlab-ci.yml__tmpl__
@@ -15,10 +15,13 @@ variables:
     <% if(packageManager == 'bun'){ %>
     - npm install --prefix=$HOME/.local -g bun
     <% } %>
-    # Connect your workspace on <%= nxCloudHost %> and uncomment this to enable task distribution.
-    # The "--stop-agents-after" is optional, but allows idle agents to shut down once the "<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>" targets have been requested
+    # This enables task distribution via Nx Cloud
+    # Run this command as early as possible, before dependencies are installed
+    # Learn more at https://nx.dev/ci/reference/nx-cloud-cli#npx-nxcloud-startcirun
+    <% if (connectedToCloud) { %>- <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
+    <% } else { %># Connect your workspace by running "nx connect" and uncomment this
     # - <%= packageManagerPreInstallPrefix %> nx-cloud start-ci-run --distribute-on="5 linux-medium-js" --stop-agents-after="<% if(hasE2E){ %>e2e-ci<% } else { %>build<% } %>"
-
+    <% } %>
     - <%= packageManagerInstall %>
     - NX_HEAD=$CI_COMMIT_SHA
     - NX_BASE=${CI_MERGE_REQUEST_DIFF_BASE_SHA:-$CI_COMMIT_BEFORE_SHA}