deploy-open-harness

Guide deployment of Open Harness on Vercel with credential setup.

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npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/open-agents --skill deploy-open-harness-vercel-labs

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Skill: deploy-open-harness
Source: https://github.com/vercel-labs/open-agents/tree/main/.agents/skills/deploy-open-harness
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vercel-labs/open-agents --skill deploy-open-harness-vercel-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides users through deploying and self-hosting Open Harness by guiding credential collection, repo setup on Vercel, and first-run configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided deployment workflow for minimal or full GitHub-enabled flows.
Credential collection and setup guidance for Vercel and GitHub apps.
First-run verification steps and deployment health checks.

Quick Start

Choose a deployment path (minimal or full), gather the required credentials, fork the repository, and deploy the app on Vercel following the guided prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions about deploy-open-harness

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

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How do I deploy and self-host Open Harness on Vercel?▼

To deploy Open Harness on Vercel, you must fork the repository, gather required credentials, and follow guided prompts for first-run configuration to complete the self-hosting setup.

What credentials do I need to configure before deploying Open Harness?▼

Configuring Open Harness requires gathering specific Vercel and GitHub App credentials. You must collect these credentials beforehand to complete the deployment and first-run setup successfully.

Can I deploy Open Harness with a minimal setup instead of full GitHub integration?▼

Yes, you can deploy Open Harness using a minimal path. The deployment workflow supports both minimal setups and full GitHub-enabled flows depending on your required functionality.

What is the first-run setup process for an Open Harness Vercel deployment?▼

The first-run setup for Open Harness involves executing verification steps and deployment health checks. This ensures the Vercel deployment is correctly configured and fully operational after the initial launch.

Does the Open Harness deployment workflow require a GitHub App?▼

A GitHub App is required for the full GitHub-enabled deployment flow. If you choose the minimal deployment path, the full GitHub App configuration is not necessary.

Why is my Open Harness deployment failing the first-run health check?▼

First-run health checks fail when required Vercel or GitHub credentials are missing or incorrect. You must verify your credential collection and repo setup to ensure the deployment passes verification.