Deployment Overview
PIP AI is a Nuxt 4 application that can be deployed to various hosting platforms.
Build
bash
npm run buildThis generates a production build in .output/ using Nitro's universal output format.
Preview Locally
bash
npm run previewServes the production build locally for testing before deployment.
Deployment Targets
Nuxt 4 supports multiple deployment targets:
| Platform | Method |
|---|---|
| Vercel | Automatic Nuxt detection |
| Netlify | Automatic Nuxt detection |
| Node.js | node .output/server/index.mjs |
| Docker | Custom Dockerfile |
| Static | npm run generate (SSG) |
Required Services
Before deploying, ensure these services are provisioned:
- Supabase — Database, auth, storage, realtime
- N8N — Workflow orchestration (self-hosted or cloud)
- Domain & SSL — For production URL
Environment Variables
All environment variables must be configured in the deployment platform. See Environment Checklist for the complete list.