Vercel Agent now installs private packages from npm and custom registries

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Summary

Vercel Agent can now install private dependencies from npm and custom registries, using credentials kept as shared environment variables.

Key facts

  • Vercel Agent installs private packages from npm and custom registries.
  • Credentials are stored as shared environment variables.
  • The capability was announced on 2026-09-30.

Why it matters

Teams using Vercel Agent can pull private dependencies during builds without exposing registry credentials, which simplifies handling of internal packages in deployment workflows.

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  1. VercelOfficial · Primary
    Vercel Agent now installs private packages from npm and custom registries · By Matan Kushner
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