Runs build checks, validates environment variables, verifies database migration status, and checks Stripe webhook configuration for Vercel-hosted Next.js projects. Use before deploying, shipping, releasing, or when the user mentions going to production.
Installation
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Runs build checks, validates environment variables, verifies database migration status, and checks Stripe webhook configuration for Vercel-hosted Next.js projects. Use before deploying, shipping, releasing, or when the user mentions going to production.
Deploy Checklist
Run each section in order before any deployment. If any check fails, stop and fix before proceeding.
Code Quality
Run npm run typecheck — zero errors
Run npm run lint — zero warnings
Run npm test — all passing
If failing: Fix type/lint errors first. For test failures, check if they are flaky (npm test -- --retry 1) or genuine regressions.
Environment
Check .env.example is up to date with any new variables
Verify Vercel environment variables are set for production (vercel env ls)
Confirm no hardcoded localhost URLs or dev API keys — grep -r "localhost" src/
If missing vars: Add to Vercel via vercel env add <NAME> production before proceeding.
Database
Run npx prisma migrate status — no pending migrations
Verify migration is safe (no destructive changes without confirmation)
If pending migrations: Review the migration SQL, then run npx prisma migrate deploy after explicit approval. Never auto-apply destructive changes.
Stripe (if SkillsFrame)
Confirm webhook endpoint is registered in Stripe dashboard
Verify webhook signing secret is in production env
Final
Create a git tag: git tag -a v{version} -m "Release {version}"
Push: git push origin main --tags
After deploy completes, verify the production URL loads and key routes respond
