Experimental native binaries for Vercel CLI
Quick Take
Vercel has introduced an experimental native binary for its CLI, which offers faster startup times and enhanced security without requiring Node.js. This code-signed binary stores credentials securely in the macOS Keychain, ensuring they are only accessible with explicit permission.
Key Points
- The native binary starts faster and is more secure than the standard CLI.
- No Node.js runtime dependency is required for the experimental binary.
- Credentials on macOS are stored in the system Keychain for security.
- The binary is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows on x64 and arm64.
- Users can opt in by installing the package with a specific flag.
Article Excerpt
From source RSS / original summaryThe now ships an optional experimental native binary that starts faster, is even more secure, and requires no Node. js runtime dependency. Vercel CLIBinaries are code-signed, allowing your OS to verify that they came from Vercel and haven't been modified. Additionally, on macOS, credentials are stored in the system Keychain scoped to the binary, so other processes cannot access them without explicit permission.
You can opt in by installing the experimental package:The flag is required because installs the same global and bin names as the standard CLI. Once installed, and run the native binary across macOS, Linux, and Windows on x64 and arm64. -f@vercel/vc-nativevercelvcvercelvcLet us know what you think on . GitHubRead more
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