Architect: Next.js + Vercel App

Use this skill to scaffold a production-minded Next.js baseline optimized for Vercel deployment. By default, include Docker artifacts for local/CI parity and deterministic builds. Only allow NO_DOCKER=yes when the user explicitly opts out.

Inputs

Collect:

• PROJECT_NAME: kebab-case folder/package name.
• USE_TAILWIND: yes/no (default yes).
• APP_PORT: default 3000.
• PKG_MANAGER: default pnpm.
• NO_DOCKER: default no. Set yes only when user explicitly opts out.

Version defaults:

• create-next-app@15
• Node base image: node:20-alpine (update to active LTS only when requested)

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