feat: migrate web hosting to Azure

.dockerignore

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+.git
+.github
+.next
+.vercel
+node_modules
+npm-debug.log*
+temp-query.js
+.env*
+!.env.example
+docs
+docs-site
+tests

.github/workflows/deploy.yml

@@ -1,64 +1,52 @@
-name: Deploy to Vercel
+name: Deploy web app to Azure
 
 on:
   push:
     branches: [main]
-  pull_request:
-    branches: [main]
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
-  VERCEL_ORG_ID: ${{ secrets.VERCEL_ORG_ID }}
-  VERCEL_PROJECT_ID: ${{ secrets.VERCEL_PROJECT_ID }}
-  VERCEL_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.VERCEL_TOKEN }}
+  AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP: devglobe-rg
+  AZURE_CONTAINER_REGISTRY: devglobewebacr
+  AZURE_CONTAINER_APP: devglobe-web
+  IMAGE_NAME: devglobe-web
+  NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL: https://devglobe-public-api.azurewebsites.net
+  NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL: https://devglobeactivityfn.z13.web.core.windows.net/developers.json
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL: https://www.devglobe.dev
 
 jobs:
   deploy:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     permissions:
       contents: read
-      pull-requests: write
+      id-token: write
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v5
 
-      - name: Setup Node.js
-        uses: actions/setup-node@v5
+      - name: Log in to Azure
+        uses: azure/login@v2
         with:
-          node-version: 22
-          cache: npm
-
-      - name: Use repository npm version
-        run: npm install --global npm@11.14.1
-
-      - name: Install dependencies
-        run: npm ci
-
-      - name: Install Vercel CLI
-        run: npm install -g vercel
-
-      - name: Pull Vercel Environment
-        if: env.VERCEL_TOKEN != '' && env.VERCEL_ORG_ID != '' && env.VERCEL_PROJECT_ID != ''
-        run: vercel pull --yes --environment=${{ github.event_name == 'push' && 'production' || 'preview' }} --token=${{ secrets.VERCEL_TOKEN }}
+          client-id: ${{ vars.AZURE_CLIENT_ID }}
+          tenant-id: ${{ vars.AZURE_TENANT_ID }}
+          subscription-id: ${{ vars.AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID }}
 
-      - name: Build
-        if: env.VERCEL_TOKEN != '' && env.VERCEL_ORG_ID != '' && env.VERCEL_PROJECT_ID != ''
-        run: vercel build ${{ github.event_name == 'push' && '--prod' || '' }} --token=${{ secrets.VERCEL_TOKEN }}
-
-      - name: Deploy
-        id: deploy
-        if: env.VERCEL_TOKEN != '' && env.VERCEL_ORG_ID != '' && env.VERCEL_PROJECT_ID != ''
+      - name: Build and push image
         run: |
-          URL=$(vercel deploy --prebuilt ${{ github.event_name == 'push' && '--prod' || '' }} --token=${{ secrets.VERCEL_TOKEN }})
-          echo "url=$URL" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
-
-      - name: Comment PR with Preview URL
-        if: github.event_name == 'pull_request' && env.VERCEL_TOKEN != '' && env.VERCEL_ORG_ID != '' && env.VERCEL_PROJECT_ID != ''
-        uses: actions/github-script@v8
-        with:
-          script: |
-            github.rest.issues.createComment({
-              issue_number: context.issue.number,
-              owner: context.repo.owner,
-              repo: context.repo.repo,
-              body: `🚀 Preview deployed: ${{ steps.deploy.outputs.url }}`
-            })
+          az acr build \
+            --registry "$AZURE_CONTAINER_REGISTRY" \
+            --image "$IMAGE_NAME:${GITHUB_SHA}" \
+            --build-arg NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL="$NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL" \
+            --build-arg NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL="$NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL" \
+            --build-arg NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL="$NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL" \
+            .
+
+      - name: Deploy image
+        run: |
+          az containerapp update \
+            --resource-group "$AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP" \
+            --name "$AZURE_CONTAINER_APP" \
+            --image "$AZURE_CONTAINER_REGISTRY.azurecr.io/$IMAGE_NAME:${GITHUB_SHA}"
+
+      - name: Log out of Azure
+        if: always()
+        run: az logout

.github/workflows/docs-pages.yml

@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Verify hosted agent resources
         run: npm run docs:check-live
+        env:
+          LIVE_SITE_URL: https://devglobe-web.victoriousground-cbcea081.eastus.azurecontainerapps.io
 
       - name: Run application tests
         run: npm test

.gitignore

@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@ dist/
 dashboards/
 docs/adx-growth-dashboard.md
 scripts/build-devglobe-growth-dashboard.cjs
+.env*.local

Dockerfile

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+FROM node:22-slim AS dependencies
+WORKDIR /app
+COPY package.json package-lock.json ./
+RUN npm install --global npm@11.14.1 \
+  && npm ci
+
+FROM node:22-slim AS builder
+WORKDIR /app
+ARG NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL
+ARG NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL
+ARG NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL
+ENV NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED=1
+ENV NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=$NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL
+ENV NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL=$NEXT_PUBLIC_DEVELOPER_SNAPSHOT_URL
+ENV NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL=$NEXT_PUBLIC_SITE_URL
+COPY --from=dependencies /app/node_modules ./node_modules
+COPY . .
+RUN npm run build
+
+FROM node:22-slim AS runner
+WORKDIR /app
+ENV HOSTNAME=0.0.0.0
+ENV NODE_ENV=production
+ENV NEXT_TELEMETRY_DISABLED=1
+ENV PORT=3000
+RUN groupadd --system --gid 1001 nodejs \
+  && useradd --system --uid 1001 --gid nodejs nextjs
+COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/public ./public
+COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/.next/standalone ./
+COPY --from=builder --chown=nextjs:nodejs /app/.next/static ./.next/static
+USER nextjs
+EXPOSE 3000
+CMD ["node", "server.js"]

README.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 **The global open-source developer discovery platform — search, compare, and connect with the people behind the code**
 
-[![Live Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/Live-Demo-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=vercel)](https://devglobe.dev)
+[![Live Demo](https://img.shields.io/badge/Live-Demo-blue?style=for-the-badge&logo=microsoftazure)](https://devglobe.dev)
 [![Documentation](https://img.shields.io/badge/Documentation-GitHub%20Pages-2ea44f?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://sajeetharan.github.io/devglobe/)
 [![VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS%20Code-Install-007ACC?style=for-the-badge&logo=visualstudiocode)](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=devglobedev.devglobe-developer-discovery)
 [![GitHub Stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/sajeetharan/devglobe?style=for-the-badge&logo=github)](https://github.com/sajeetharan/devglobe/stargazers)
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 
 DevGlobe is an interactive global developer network built for engineering teams, open-source communities, and the emerging ecosystem of AI agents. It combines a 3D developer map with Azure Cosmos DB vector and hybrid search to surface relevant expertise from real contribution signals rather than popularity alone. The long-term vision is a consent-aware discovery layer where AI agents can find the right human collaborators.
 
-The dynamic application is hosted on [Vercel](https://www.devglobe.dev). Product, API, MCP, Agent Skill, and agent-readiness documentation is published separately on [GitHub Pages](https://sajeetharan.github.io/devglobe/).
+The dynamic application is hosted on [Azure Container Apps](https://www.devglobe.dev). Product, API, MCP, Agent Skill, and agent-readiness documentation is published separately on [GitHub Pages](https://sajeetharan.github.io/devglobe/).
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > **Connect an AI agent to DevGlobe:** MCP-compatible agents can use the hosted endpoint at `https://www.devglobe.dev/mcp` to search public developer profiles without credentials. Verified agents can also request developer-approved introductions. See the [MCP setup guide](docs/mcp-server.md).
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ AZURE_OPENAI_CHAT_DEPLOYMENT=gpt-4o-mini
 
 `AZURE_OPENAI_CHAT_DEPLOYMENT` enables generated fun facts on identity cards. Cards use factual profile copy when the chat deployment is unavailable.
 
-Production can serve high-volume public API reads and the developer snapshot directly from Azure while Vercel hosts the frontend. See [docs/azure-backend.md](docs/azure-backend.md) for the resource layout, environment switches, and deployment checks.
+Production serves the Next.js application from Azure Container Apps, high-volume public API reads from Azure Functions, and the developer snapshot from Azure Blob Storage. See [docs/azure-backend.md](docs/azure-backend.md) for the resource layout, environment switches, and deployment checks.
 
 ```bash
 npm run dev
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ npm run dev
 | Frontend | React 19, Three.js (react-globe.gl), Next.js 15 |
 | Search | Azure Cosmos DB (vector + hybrid search) |
 | API | Next.js API Routes |
-| Hosting | Vercel |
+| Hosting | Azure Container Apps and Azure Functions |
 | Data Pipeline | Node.js scripts (GitHub GraphQL, StackOverflow API, geocoding) |
 
 ## 📊 Scoring Formula (0–100)
@@ -201,11 +201,9 @@ The command preserves existing tags and is idempotent. Other credentials require
     └── developers-sample.json  # Sample data for local dev
 ```
 
-## 🌍 Deploy to Vercel
+## 🌍 Deploy to Azure Container Apps
 
-```bash
-npx vercel
-```
+Pushes to `main` build the standalone Next.js image in Azure Container Registry and deploy it to Azure Container Apps through GitHub Actions OIDC. The deployment identity requires Contributor access scoped to the application resource group and these repository variables: `AZURE_CLIENT_ID`, `AZURE_TENANT_ID`, and `AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID`.
 
 Required environment variables:
 
@@ -233,7 +231,7 @@ npm run setup-contacts-container
 
 See the [lifecycle email PRD](docs/prd/lifecycle-email-notifications.md).
 
-Verified users can explicitly opt in to a Monday weekly digest from the user menu. The digest includes current global and country rankings, rank movement since the previous digest, current DevGlobe features, and an Explore DevGlobe link. Vercel invokes `/api/cron/weekly-digest` at 13:00 UTC each Monday; only verified contacts with `productUpdatesEnabled: true` are eligible. Each message uses a per-user, per-week idempotency key and includes one-click unsubscribe headers and a signed unsubscribe link.
+Verified users can explicitly opt in to a Monday weekly digest from the user menu. The digest includes current global and country rankings, rank movement since the previous digest, current DevGlobe features, and an Explore DevGlobe link. The Azure Functions app invokes `/api/cron/weekly-digest` at 13:00 UTC each Monday; only verified contacts with `productUpdatesEnabled: true` are eligible. Each message uses a per-user, per-week idempotency key and includes one-click unsubscribe headers and a signed unsubscribe link.
 
 Generate a manual-review activation queue and weekly social spotlight from public, unclaimed profiles:
 
@@ -266,10 +264,10 @@ Deploy the `functions` directory to an Azure Function App and configure these ap
 
 ```env
 IMPACT_HISTORY_URL=https://www.devglobe.dev/api/cron/impact-history
-CRON_SECRET=the-same-secret-configured-in-vercel
+CRON_SECRET=the-same-secret-configured-on-the-container-app
 ```
 
-The timer resumes the current UTC day's capture in RU-bounded batches. Keep `IMPACT_HISTORY_CONCURRENCY` and `IMPACT_HISTORY_BATCH_SIZE` on the Vercel application because the Next.js endpoint performs the Cosmos work.
+The timer resumes the current UTC day's capture in RU-bounded batches. Keep `IMPACT_HISTORY_CONCURRENCY` and `IMPACT_HISTORY_BATCH_SIZE` on the Container App because the Next.js endpoint performs the Cosmos work.
 
 ### Email verification reminders
 
@@ -279,10 +277,11 @@ Configure these application settings on the Azure Function App:
 
 ```env
 EMAIL_VERIFICATION_REMINDERS_URL=https://www.devglobe.dev/api/cron/email-verification-reminders
-CRON_SECRET=the-same-secret-configured-in-vercel
+WEEKLY_DIGEST_URL=https://www.devglobe.dev/api/cron/weekly-digest
+CRON_SECRET=the-same-secret-configured-on-the-container-app
 ```
 
-Deploy the complete `functions` directory so the timer and its `function.json` are included. Do not configure the same reminder schedule in Vercel, or each due batch may be invoked twice.
+Deploy the complete `functions` directory so each timer and its `function.json` are included.
 
 ## 🤝 Contributing
 

app/layout.jsx

@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { Analytics } from '@vercel/analytics/react';
 import '../styles/main.css';
 import { getSiteUrl } from '../lib/site.js';
 import WebMcpProvider from '../components/WebMcpProvider.jsx';
@@ -160,7 +159,6 @@ export default function RootLayout({ children }) {
           dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: JSON.stringify(structuredData).replace(/</g, '\\u003c') }}
         />
         {children}
-        <Analytics />
       </body>
     </html>
   );

app/page.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 'use client';
 
 import React, { useState, useEffect, useCallback, useRef } from 'react';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import Header from '../components/Header.jsx';
 import SearchBar from '../components/SearchBar.jsx';
 import Leaderboard from '../components/Leaderboard.jsx';

components/AddMeModal.jsx

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import styles from './AddMeModal.module.css';
 
 const PENDING_CLAIM_KEY = 'devglobe-pending-claim';

components/AgentSetupPage.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 'use client';
 
 import Link from 'next/link';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
 import styles from './AgentSetupPage.module.css';
 

components/DetailPanel.jsx

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import React, { useEffect, useRef, useState } from 'react';
 import Link from 'next/link';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import * as d3 from 'd3';
 import { formatNum, formatRelativeTime, formatUsd, isStaleData } from '../lib/format.js';
 import { DIMENSIONS, SCORE_METHODOLOGY } from '../lib/scoring.js';

components/DeveloperActivityPage.jsx

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import Link from 'next/link';
 import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import { formatNum, formatRelativeTime } from '../lib/format.js';
 import { publicApiUrl } from '../lib/public-api.js';
 import { useActivityFeed } from './useActivityFeed.js';

components/Header.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 'use client';
 
 import React from 'react';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 import UserMenu from './UserMenu.jsx';
 
 const marketplaceUrl = 'https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=devglobedev.devglobe-developer-discovery';

components/UserMenu.jsx

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 'use client';
 
 import React, { useState, useRef, useEffect } from 'react';
-import { track } from '@vercel/analytics';
+import { track } from '../lib/analytics.js';
 
 export default function UserMenu({ user, onLogout, onClaim, onEditAiProfile, onOpenIntroductions, claimStatus }) {
   const [open, setOpen] = useState(false);

functions/weekly-digest/function.json

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+{
+  "bindings": [
+    {
+      "name": "timer",
+      "type": "timerTrigger",
+      "direction": "in",
+      "schedule": "0 0 13 * * 1",
+      "runOnStartup": false,
+      "useMonitor": true
+    }
+  ],
+  "scriptFile": "index.js"
+}

functions/weekly-digest/index.js

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+module.exports = async function weeklyDigest(context) {
+  const endpoint = process.env.WEEKLY_DIGEST_URL;
+  const secret = process.env.CRON_SECRET;
+  if (!endpoint || !secret) {
+    throw new Error('WEEKLY_DIGEST_URL and CRON_SECRET are required');
+  }
+
+  const response = await fetch(endpoint, {
+    headers: { Authorization: `Bearer ${secret}` },
+  });
+  const result = await response.json();
+  context.log('DevGlobe weekly digest', {
+    status: response.status,
+    eligible: result.eligible,
+    sent: result.sent,
+    skipped: result.skipped,
+    failed: result.failed,
+  });
+  if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Weekly digest returned ${response.status}`);
+};

lib/analytics.js

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+export function track() {}

next.config.js

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 /** @type {import('next').NextConfig} */
 const nextConfig = {
   reactStrictMode: true,
+  output: 'standalone',
   outputFileTracingIncludes: {
     '/api/card': ['./node_modules/@fontsource/manrope/files/manrope-latin-*-normal.woff'],
   },