Upgrade Next.js

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Upgrades your project's Next.js framework to newer versions using official migration steps.

Available today. Use it from your connected AI after setup.

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Then ask your AI: use the Upgrade Next.js skill

About this skill

Upgrade Next.js to the latest version following official migration guides and codemods. Use when upgrading Next.js versions, running codemods, or migrating between major releases.

What this skill tells your AI

The instructions your AI receives, as published by vercel/vercel-plugin in skills/next-upgrade/SKILL.md and read by ahel’s review.

Upgrade the current project to the latest Next.js version following official migration guides.

Instructions

  1. Detect current version: Read package.json to identify the current Next.js version and related dependencies (React, React DOM, etc.)

  2. Fetch the latest upgrade guide: Use WebFetch to get the official upgrade documentation:

  3. Determine upgrade path: Based on current version, identify which migration steps apply. For major version jumps, upgrade incrementally (e.g., 13 → 14 → 15).

  4. Run codemods first: Next.js provides codemods to automate breaking changes:

    npx @next/codemod@latest <transform> <path>
    

    Common transforms:

    • next-async-request-api - Updates async Request APIs (v15)
    • next-request-geo-ip - Migrates geo/ip properties (v15)
  5. Update dependencies: Upgrade Next.js and peer dependencies together:

    npm install next@latest react@latest react-dom@latest
    
  6. Review breaking changes: Check the upgrade guide for manual changes needed:

    • API changes (e.g., async params in v15)
    • Configuration changes in next.config.js
    • Deprecated features being removed
  7. Update TypeScript types (if applicable):

    npm install @types/react@latest @types/react-dom@latest
    
  8. Test the upgrade:

    • Run npm run build to check for build errors
    • Run npm run dev and test key functionality

Signals

GitHub stars
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Last commit
Sep 2026

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  • K1binfo
    installs-packages (in upstream/SKILL.md)

Automated review, not a security audit. Ruleset v1+k2.

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Item type
skill
Key
next-upgrade-vercel
Source
github.com/vercel/vercel-plugin