vercel-deploy
Deploy applications and websites to Vercel. Use when the user requests deployment actions like "deploy my app", "deploy and give me the link", "push this live", or "create a preview deployment". Do NOT use for deploying to Netlify, Cloudflare, or Render (use their respective skills).
Best use case
vercel-deploy is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Deploy applications and websites to Vercel. Use when the user requests deployment actions like "deploy my app", "deploy and give me the link", "push this live", or "create a preview deployment". Do NOT use for deploying to Netlify, Cloudflare, or Render (use their respective skills).
Teams using vercel-deploy should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/vercel-deploy/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How vercel-deploy Compares
| Feature / Agent | vercel-deploy | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Deploy applications and websites to Vercel. Use when the user requests deployment actions like "deploy my app", "deploy and give me the link", "push this live", or "create a preview deployment". Do NOT use for deploying to Netlify, Cloudflare, or Render (use their respective skills).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Vercel Deploy Deploy any project to Vercel instantly. **Always deploy as preview** (not production) unless the user explicitly asks for production. ## Prerequisites - When sandboxing blocks the deployment network calls, rerun with `sandbox_permissions=require_escalated`. - The deployment might take a few minutes. Use appropriate timeout values. ## Quick Start **Just run this (with a 10 minute timeout):** ```bash vercel deploy [path] -y ``` **Important:** Use a 10 minute (600000ms) timeout for the deploy command since builds can take a while. If that fails with "No existing credentials found", use the fallback method below. ## Fallback (No Auth) If CLI fails with auth error, use the deploy script: ```bash # Deploy current directory bash scripts/deploy.sh # Deploy specific project bash scripts/deploy.sh /path/to/project # Deploy existing tarball bash scripts/deploy.sh /path/to/project.tgz ``` The script handles framework detection, packaging, and deployment. It waits for the build to complete and returns JSON with `previewUrl` and `claimUrl`. **Tell the user:** "Your deployment is ready at [previewUrl]. Claim it at [claimUrl] to manage your deployment." ## Production Deploys Only if user explicitly asks: ```bash vercel deploy [path] --prod -y ``` ## Output Show the user the deployment URL. For fallback deployments, also show the claim URL. **Do not** curl or fetch the deployed URL to verify it works. Just return the link. ## Troubleshooting ### Escalated Network Access If deployment fails due to network issues (timeouts, DNS errors, connection resets), rerun the deploy with escalated permissions (use `sandbox_permissions=require_escalated`). The deploy requires escalated network access when sandbox networking blocks outbound requests. Example guidance to the user: ``` The deploy needs escalated network access to deploy to Vercel. I can rerun the command with escalated permissions—want me to proceed? ```
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