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name: vercel-known-pitfalls description: | Execute identify and avoid Vercel anti-patterns and common integration mistakes. Use when reviewing Vercel code for issues, onboarding new developers, or auditing existing Vercel integrations for best practices violations. Trigger with phrases like "vercel mistakes", "vercel anti-patterns", "vercel pitfalls", "vercel what not to do", "vercel code review". allowed-tools: Read, Grep version: 1.0.0 license: MIT author: Jeremy Longshore jeremy@intentsolutions.io

Vercel Known Pitfalls

Prerequisites

• Access to Vercel codebase for review
• Understanding of async/await patterns
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Familiarity with rate limiting concepts

Instructions

Step 1: Review for Anti-Patterns

Scan codebase for each pitfall pattern.

Step 2: Prioritize Fixes

Address security issues first, then performance.

Step 3: Implement Better Approach

Replace anti-patterns with recommended patterns.

Step 4: Add Prevention

Set up linting and CI checks to prevent recurrence.

Output

• Anti-patterns identified
• Fixes prioritized and implemented
• Prevention measures in place
• Code quality improved

Error Handling

See {baseDir}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.

Examples

See {baseDir}/references/examples.md for detailed examples.

Resources

• Vercel Security Guide
• Vercel Best Practices