deploy-cylinder

Deploy Cylinder on Vercel with environment variables and verification.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder --skill deploy-cylinder
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Skill: deploy-cylinder
Source: https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder/tree/main/.agents/skills/deploy-cylinder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pedestal-ai/cylinder --skill deploy-cylinder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists users in deploying and configuring their own instance of Cylinder by guiding them through credential collection, deployment steps, and setup procedures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Deployment Guidance: Provides step-by-step instructions for deploying Cylinder on Vercel.
  • Credential Collection: Helps users identify and obtain the necessary environment variables like Postgres, WorkOS, and GitHub credentials.
  • Configuration Support: Ensures correct setup for both minimal and full integrations, including optional GitHub and Redis configurations.
  • Use Case: A developer wants to self-host Cylinder for their organization; this Skill guides them through the entire process from setup, deployment, to first-run verification.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to help you gather deployment credentials, then follow its instructions to deploy Cylinder on Vercel and verify the initial setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about deploy-cylinder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I deploy Cylinder on Vercel?

To deploy Cylinder on Vercel, you need to collect required credentials like Postgres and WorkOS, configure environment variables, and follow guided deployment steps for initial setup and verification.

What credentials do I need to self-host Cylinder?

Self-hosting Cylinder requires Postgres, WorkOS, and GitHub credentials. You also need to configure optional Redis and GitHub integration environment variables for full functionality.

Can I configure a minimal Cylinder deployment without optional integrations?

Yes, Cylinder supports minimal configuration setups. You can deploy with required environment variables like Postgres and WorkOS, while skipping optional Redis and GitHub integrations during initial setup.

Does deploying Cylinder require Docker?

Deploying Cylinder focuses on Vercel deployment with environment variable configuration. Docker is referenced for self-hosting contexts, but the primary guided deployment path targets Vercel infrastructure.

How do I verify my Cylinder deployment after setup?

After deploying Cylinder on Vercel with required credentials, you verify the initial setup by checking self-hosted access and confirming environment variable configuration works correctly.

What is the best way to configure environment variables for a Cylinder self-hosted instance?

The best way to configure Cylinder environment variables is following guided credential collection for Postgres, WorkOS, and GitHub, then setting optional Redis and integration variables during Vercel deployment.