VERCEL_EXPERIMENTAL_DEV_SKIP_LINK: Stop Dev Link Hangs
📰 Dev.to · Mahdi BEN RHOUMA
Learn to fix Vercel CLI blocking local dev by setting an experimental flag, improving development efficiency
Action Steps
- Set the experimental flag VERCEL_EXPERIMENTAL_DEV_SKIP_LINK=1 using the shell export command
- Add the flag to your .env.local file for persistent configuration
- Verify that the Vercel CLI is disconnected from your project after setting the flag
- Test your development environment to ensure the fix resolves the hanging issue
- Compare your development speed before and after applying the fix to measure the improvement
Who Needs to Know This
Developers using Vercel for deployment can benefit from this tip to avoid CLI hangs and improve their workflow, especially those working in teams where consistent development environments are crucial
Key Insight
💡 Setting VERCEL_EXPERIMENTAL_DEV_SKIP_LINK=1 can prevent Vercel CLI from blocking local development, ensuring a smoother workflow
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Full Article
Vercel CLI blocking local dev? Set VERCEL_EXPERIMENTAL_DEV_SKIP_LINK=1 to disconnect the CLI from your project — shell export, .env.local, and verification steps included.
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