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vercel deploy --dry inspects framework preset and deployment files

Introduced 2026-06-24 · score 0.96

HOW TO USE IT

When you need to inspect a repository’s detected framework preset and deployment files without creating a deployment, run `vercel deploy --dry`; for complete JSON output, add `--format=json` or use non-TTY output. [Vercel changelog](https://vercel.com/changelog/dry-run-deployments-with-vercel-cli)

vercel deploy --dry
vercel deploy --dry --format=json

WHY THIS HELPS

Inspect which framework preset and local deployment files a repository deploy would use without creating a deployment.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

  • Version: vercel@54.17.0
  • --dry (required): Run a deployment dry run to preview the framework preset and files included.
  • --format=json: Return the complete file manifest as JSON; non-TTY output uses JSON automatically.
  • Prerequisite: Run from a linked project; the changelog specifies Vercel CLI v54.17.2 or later.
  • The dry run does not upload files or create a deployment.
  • Complete JSON output is specified for non-TTY consumers.
  • Docs conflict: The card version is vercel@54.17.0, but the official changelog says v54.17.2 or later is required.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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