Fix Vercel Website Deployment - routes-manifest.json Error

Problem

Error: The file "/vercel/path0/packages/website/out/routes-manifest.json" couldn't be found

This happens because Vercel is trying to use Next.js server features, but we're using static export.

Solution

Option 1: Configure in Vercel Dashboard (Recommended)

1. Go to: https://vercel.com/kcolbchains-projects/website/settings/general
2. Scroll to Build & Development Settings
3. Set Framework Preset to: "Other" or "Static Site"
4. Keep:
   • Build Command: npm run build --workspace=packages/website
   • Output Directory: packages/website/out
   • Install Command: npm install
5. Save and redeploy

Option 2: Use Vercel CLI to Update Settings

cd packages/website
vercel project ls
# Note the project ID, then update settings via dashboard

Why This Happens

When using output: 'export' in Next.js:

• Next.js creates a static site (no server)
• No routes-manifest.json is generated
• Vercel detects Next.js and tries to use server features
• This causes the error

Alternative: Keep as Next.js but Fix Build

If you want to keep it as Next.js:

1. Remove output: 'export' from next.config.js
2. Deploy as a regular Next.js app
3. But this requires server-side rendering (costs more)

Recommended: Static Site Configuration

For a landing page/website, static is better:

• ✅ Faster
• ✅ Cheaper (no server functions)
• ✅ Better for SEO
• ✅ Works with CDN

After Fixing

1. Update Framework Preset to "Other" or "Static Site"
2. Redeploy
3. Should work without routes-manifest.json error