# vercel-functions-runtime

Provides patterns for Vercel Functions, Edge Runtime, routing middleware, and cron jobs. Useful when designing serverless APIs or scheduled tasks.

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- Author: bobmatnyc
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-07-18
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## What it does

This skill guides coding assistants through configuring Vercel serverless workloads. It details entry points for API routes, environment variable handling, and log analysis for debugging backend endpoints.

The guidelines cover both Node.js and Edge runtimes. Because Edge runtime enforces specific platform limits, the skill helps verify constraints before deployment. It also covers request routing, including path rewrites, redirects, and custom headers inside middleware.

Scheduled tasks follow standard cron definitions for routine maintenance and data sync. Direct model invocation is disabled in the frontmatter. The agent references these rules automatically whenever you generate Vercel backend logic.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill vercel-functions-runtime -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill vercel-functions-runtime -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill vercel-functions-runtime -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills vercel-functions-runtime
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill vercel-functions-runtime -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --path toolchains/platforms/deployment/vercel-functions-runtime
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills --skill vercel-functions-runtime -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/bobmatnyc/claude-mpm-skills/tree/HEAD/toolchains/platforms/deployment/vercel-functions-runtime/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- configure Vercel cron jobs for background maintenance tasks
- implement API routes targeting Node or Edge runtime
- verify code against Edge Runtime constraints
- write routing middleware for redirects, rewrites, and headers

## Example prompts
- Create a Vercel cron job that runs every night for database sync
- Build an API route using Edge Runtime and check for compatibility issues
- Add routing middleware to handle request headers and URL rewrites

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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# Vercel Functions and Runtime Skill

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      - "When building API routes or serverless logic"
      - "When targeting the Edge Runtime"
      - "When scheduling tasks with cron jobs"
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      - "Create a function entry point"
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## Overview

Vercel Functions provide serverless execution for APIs and background tasks. The Edge Runtime enables low-latency execution closer to users.

## Vercel Functions

- Define serverless functions in the project structure.
- Use environment variables for configuration.
- Review logs for errors and performance.

## Edge Runtime

- Use the Edge Runtime for low-latency execution.
- Validate compatibility with the Edge runtime constraints.

## Cron Jobs

- Schedule jobs with cron definitions.
- Use cron for periodic maintenance tasks or sync jobs.

## Routing and Middleware

- Apply routing middleware for request handling.
- Use headers, rewrites, and redirects to control traffic.

## Complementary Skills

When using this skill, consider these related skills (if deployed):

- **vercel-deployments-builds**: Deployment workflow and release controls.
- **vercel-networking-domains**: Routing, headers, and edge caching.
- **vercel-observability**: Logs and tracing for function debugging.

*Note: Complementary skills are optional. This skill is fully functional without them.*

## Resources

**Vercel Docs**:
- Functions: https://vercel.com/docs/functions
- Edge Runtime: https://vercel.com/docs/functions/runtimes/edge
- Cron Jobs: https://vercel.com/docs/cron-jobs
- Routing Middleware: https://vercel.com/docs/routing-middleware
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