vercel-firewall

Configure Vercel Firewall rules for DDoS mitigation and bot management.

Updated May 31, 2026

Search Tags:#security #firewall #waf #block #ddos #vercel-firewall

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npx skills add https://github.com/ChristineTham/lp --skill vercel-firewall-christinetham

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Skill: vercel-firewall
Source: https://github.com/ChristineTham/lp/tree/main/.agents/skills/vercel-firewall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChristineTham/lp --skill vercel-firewall-christinetham

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Vercel Firewall helps secure web applications by automatically mitigating DDoS attacks, blocking malicious traffic, and managing access with a Web Application Firewall, IP blocks, and bot protection.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automatic DDoS mitigation across all plans with no extra cost and configurable WAF rules.
Custom rule creation, IP blocking, and system bypass to control traffic for production and staging environments.
Use cases include protecting APIs, admin portals, and public endpoints from abusive traffic while maintaining legitimate access.

Quick Start

Configure and monitor Vercel Firewall rules to protect your app from DDoS and unwanted traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions about vercel-firewall

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

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How do I configure Vercel Firewall rules to block DDoS attacks?▼

Configure Vercel Firewall rules via the vercel firewall CLI to draft, publish, and apply automatic DDoS mitigation and custom WAF rules across your project environments. This provides immediate attack-mode support and blocks malicious traffic.

Can I block specific IPs and manage bot traffic on my Vercel production app?▼

You can block specific IPs and manage bot traffic on your Vercel production app by creating custom WAF rules. These rules allow you to apply IP blocks, challenges, and bypass actions to control access for production and staging environments.

Does Vercel Firewall support rate-limiting for public API endpoints?▼

Vercel Firewall supports rate-limits for public API endpoints through configurable WAF rules. You can apply rate-limiting, blocks, challenges, and bypass actions to protect public endpoints from abusive traffic while maintaining legitimate access.

What is the best way to monitor WAF rule effects and blocked traffic in Vercel?▼

The best way to monitor WAF rule effects in Vercel is by observing rule effects through metrics and dashboards. After publishing rules via the vercel firewall CLI, you can track blocked traffic, rate-limits, and challenges across your environments.

Do I need a paid Vercel plan to use automatic DDoS mitigation and custom rules?▼

Automatic DDoS mitigation is available across all Vercel plans with no extra cost. You do not need a paid plan to use automatic mitigation, and you can configure custom WAF rules, IP blocks, and bot management across all environments.

How do I create custom WAF rules to protect admin portals from abusive traffic?▼

Create custom WAF rules to protect admin portals by drafting and publishing configurations through the vercel firewall CLI. This allows you to apply IP blocks, rate-limits, and challenges to secure admin portals from abusive traffic while maintaining legitimate access.