OpenNext

This project packages Next.js applications to run natively on AWS’s serverless stack, mapping framework features onto services like Lambda, CloudFront, and S3. It translates routing, API handlers, and middleware into deployable artifacts, handling edge cases such as image optimization, ISR, and streaming responses. Static assets are uploaded to object storage and cached at the edge, while dynamic routes are executed in short-lived compute with cold-start-aware build settings. The adapter aims to preserve the Next.js developer experience—file-based routing, app/router features, and incremental builds—while producing infrastructure that scales automatically. Configuration focuses on environment variables, build hooks, and sensible defaults rather than complex bespoke templates. By encapsulating provider-specific plumbing, the project lets teams deploy the same codebase confidently across staging and production without manual rewrites.