name: handling-deploy-cicd description: Deployment protocols for Vercel/Appwrite. Use for managing production builds and environment variables.

CI/CD and Deployment

When to use this skill

• When pushing to main.
• When setting up a new environment.

Deployment Checklist

• Environment Variables: Ensure all .env keys exist in Vercel/Appwrite.
• Build Check: Run npm run build locally first to catch errors.
• Platforms: Whitelist Vercel domain in Appwrite "Settings > Platforms".
• Webhooks: Ensure the production Webhook URL is correct.

Instructions

• Preview Deploys: Use branch previews to test features before merging to main.
• Logs: Monitor Vercel "Runtime Logs" immediately after a major deploy.