vercel-deployment — Claude Code skill: deploy Next.js to Vercel
A skill that prepares and runs a Next.js project deployment to Vercel. Use it to set up a preview environment, validate environment variables, and ensure the build will succeed.
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a claude-codeWhat vercel-deployment does
This skill walks through the full Vercel deployment procedure: checking your Next.js version, configuring environment variables, validating build parameters, and launching a preview deployment. It handles edge functions, serverless functions, environment scopes, and rollback steps.
The skill includes a detailed guide—read it before you start. It covers all prerequisites and validation steps. The skill activates when you mention Vercel, deploy, deployment, hosting, production, environment variables, or edge/serverless functions.
One constraint: use this skill only when the task directly fits the deployment scope. Don't treat the output as a replacement for environment-specific testing and validation. Stop and ask for clarification if inputs, permissions, or success criteria are unclear.
What it helps with
- prepare a preview deployment on Vercel with staging data
- verify build settings and environment variables before deployment
- configure edge and serverless functions for Vercel
- roll back a deployment if it breaks production
- get the deployment ID and verify it works
Example prompts for the agent
- Set up a preview deployment for the approved Vercel project with staging data, verify the environment, and give me the deployment ID
- Configure environment variables for production and run a deployment with validation
- Check if the Next.js build settings are ready for a Vercel deployment
How to install vercel-deployment
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/vercel-deployment/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills vercel-deployment2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.md1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a gemini-cli2Platform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --path skills/vercel-deploymentManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a opencodeClaude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about vercel-deployment
How do I install vercel-deployment in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill vercel-deployment -a claude-code, then check the skill file at ~/.claude/skills/vercel-deployment/SKILL.md.
What does the vercel-deployment skill do?
It prepares and launches a Next.js deployment to Vercel: verifies your Next.js version, sets up environment variables, validates build parameters, and creates a preview deployment with a smoke test.
What do I need to do before using this skill?
Check that your Next.js version is compatible and that required skills are installed. Read the detailed guide in the skill—it lists all prerequisites and validation procedures.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: vercel-deployment description: Expert knowledge for deploying to Vercel with Next.js risk: critical source: vibeship-spawner-skills (Apache 2.0) date_added: 2026-02-27 --- # Vercel Deployment Expert knowledge for deploying to Vercel with Next.js ## Detailed Guide Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely. ## Prerequisites - Verify the project's Next.js version and available local skills; historical upstream names such as `nextjs-app-router` may not be installed. ## When to Use - User mentions or implies: vercel - User mentions or implies: deploy - User mentions or implies: deployment - User mentions or implies: hosting - User mentions or implies: production - User mentions or implies: environment variables - User mentions or implies: edge function - User mentions or implies: serverless function ## Example ```text Prepare a preview deployment for the approved Vercel project/team using staging data. Verify build/runtime settings, environment scopes and rollback; production promotion and DNS changes require explicit destination authorization. Report the actual deployment ID and smoke-check result. ``` ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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