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name: "moai-platform-vercel" description: "Vercel edge deployment specialist covering Edge Functions, Next.js optimization, preview deployments, ISR, and storage solutions. Use when deploying Next.js applications, implementing edge computing, or configuring Vercel platform features." version: 2.0.0 category: "platform" modularized: true user-invocable: false tags: ['vercel', 'edge', 'nextjs', 'isr', 'preview', 'cdn', 'kv', 'blob', 'postgres'] context7-libraries: "/vercel/next.js, /vercel/vercel" related-skills: "moai-platform-railway, moai-lang-typescript, moai-domain-frontend" updated: 2026-01-08 status: "active" allowed-tools:

• Read
• Write
• Bash
• Grep
• Glob
• mcp__context7__resolve-library-id
• mcp__context7__get-library-docs

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moai-platform-vercel: Vercel Edge Deployment Specialist

Quick Reference

Vercel Optimization Focus: Edge-first deployment platform with global CDN, Next.js optimized runtime, managed storage solutions, and developer-centric preview workflows.

Core Capabilities

Edge Functions:

• Global low-latency compute at 30+ edge locations
• Sub-50ms cold start for optimal user experience
• Geo-based routing and personalization
• Edge middleware for request/response transformation

Next.js Optimized Runtime:

• First-class Next.js support with automatic optimizations
• Server Components and App Router integration
• Streaming SSR for improved TTFB
• Built-in image optimization with next/image

Preview Deployments:

• Automatic PR-based preview URLs
• Branch-specific environment variables
• Comment integration for PR reviews
• Instant rollback capabilities

ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration):

• On-demand revalidation for dynamic content
• Stale-while-revalidate caching strategy
• Tag-based cache invalidation
• Background regeneration without user impact

Managed Storage:

• Vercel KV: Redis-compatible key-value store
• Vercel Blob: Object storage for files
• Vercel Postgres: Managed PostgreSQL database

Quick Decision Guide

Choose Vercel When:

• Next.js is primary framework
• Edge performance is critical requirement
• Preview deployments needed for team collaboration
• Web Vitals monitoring is priority
• Serverless storage solutions needed

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Module Index

This skill uses modular documentation for progressive disclosure. Load modules as needed:

Edge Functions and Middleware

Covers Edge Runtime configuration, middleware patterns, geo-based content delivery, A/B testing at edge, and authentication at edge. Includes region selection, supported APIs, and cold start optimization.

ISR and Caching Strategies

Covers Incremental Static Regeneration patterns, time-based and on-demand revalidation, tag-based cache invalidation, CDN cache headers, streaming with Suspense, and cache debugging techniques.

Deployment Configuration

Covers vercel.json configuration, environment variables management, preview and production deployments, function memory and duration settings, cron jobs, monorepo setup, domain configuration, and security headers.

Analytics and Speed Insights

Covers Vercel Analytics integration, Speed Insights for Web Vitals, custom performance monitoring, Core Web Vitals optimization, and third-party analytics integration.

KV, Blob, and Postgres Storage

Covers Vercel KV (Redis-compatible), Vercel Blob (object storage), Vercel Postgres (managed database), edge-compatible usage patterns, and common storage patterns.

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Implementation Guide

Essential Configuration

Basic vercel.json:

Copy{
  "$schema": "https://openapi.vercel.sh/vercel.json",
  "framework": "nextjs",
  "regions": ["iad1", "sfo1", "fra1"],
  "functions": {
    "app/api/**/*.ts": {
      "memory": 1024,
      "maxDuration": 30
    }
  }
}

Edge Function Quick Start

Copy// app/api/edge/route.ts
export const runtime = 'edge'
export const preferredRegion = ['iad1', 'sfo1']

export async function GET(request: Request) {
  const country = request.geo?.country ?? 'Unknown'
  return Response.json({ country })
}

ISR Quick Start

Copy// app/products/[id]/page.tsx
export const revalidate = 60 // Revalidate every 60 seconds

export default async function ProductPage({ params }: { params: { id: string } }) {
  const product = await fetch(`https://api.example.com/products/${params.id}`, {
    next: { tags: [`product-${params.id}`] }
  }).then(r => r.json())

  return <ProductDetail product={product} />
}

Analytics Integration

Copy// app/layout.tsx
import { Analytics } from '@vercel/analytics/react'
import { SpeedInsights } from '@vercel/speed-insights/next'

export default function RootLayout({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
  return (
    <html lang="en">
      <body>
        {children}
        <Analytics />
        <SpeedInsights />
      </body>
    </html>
  )
}

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Advanced Patterns

Blue-Green Deployment

Deploy new version, run smoke tests on preview URL, then switch production alias using Vercel SDK for zero-downtime releases.

Monorepo with Turborepo

Copy{
  "buildCommand": "cd ../.. && pnpm turbo build --filter=web",
  "installCommand": "cd ../.. && pnpm install",
  "framework": "nextjs"
}

Context7 Integration

Use Context7 MCP tools for latest documentation:

Step 1: Resolve library ID using mcp__context7__resolve-library-id with "vercel" or "next.js"

Step 2: Fetch documentation using mcp__context7__get-library-docs with resolved ID, specific topic, and appropriate token allocation (5000-10000 tokens)

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Works Well With

• moai-platform-railway - Container-based deployment alternative
• moai-lang-typescript - TypeScript patterns for Next.js
• moai-domain-frontend - React and Next.js component patterns
• moai-foundation-quality - Deployment validation and testing
• moai-domain-database - Database patterns for Vercel Postgres

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Additional Resources

• Reference Guide - Complete CLI commands and configuration options
• Code Examples - Production-ready code snippets

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Status: Production Ready | Version: 2.0.0 | Updated: 2026-01-06