diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/files/lib/README.md b/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/files/lib/README.md
index 6346442e498b1..6c5d01351e2ed 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/files/lib/README.md
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/files/lib/README.md
@@ -6,5 +6,9 @@ This library was generated with [Nx](https://nx.dev).
 ## Running unit tests
 
 Run `<%= cliCommand %> test <%= name %>` to execute the unit tests via [Jest](https://jestjs.io).
+<% } %><% if (hasLinter) { %>
 
+## Running lint
+
+Run `<%= cliCommand %> lint <%= name %>` to execute the lint via [ESLint](https://eslint.org/).
 <% } %>
diff --git a/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/library.ts b/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/library.ts
index a9e3b235d20e6..478ec57fef889 100644
--- a/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/library.ts
+++ b/packages/workspace/src/generators/library/library.ts
@@ -144,6 +144,7 @@ function createFiles(tree: Tree, options: NormalizedSchema) {
     offsetFromRoot: rootOffset,
     rootTsConfigPath: getRelativePathToRootTsConfig(tree, options.projectRoot),
     hasUnitTestRunner: options.unitTestRunner !== 'none',
+    hasLinter: options.linter !== 'none',
   });
 
   if (options.unitTestRunner === 'none') {