Executive Summary
Vercel has updated its Sandbox feature to support a new, smaller instance size of 1 vCPU and 2 GB of RAM. This option is designed for developers running single-threaded or light workloads who do not require additional system resources. The new configuration is available immediately and can be specified through both the SDK and the CLI, while the default Sandbox size remains 2 vCPUs and 4 GB of RAM.
Key Takeaways
* New Configuration: A smaller Sandbox option with 1 vCPU and 2 GB of RAM is now available.
* Target Use Case: This instance is ideal for single-threaded applications or light workloads.
* Default Unchanged: The default Sandbox configuration remains 2 vCPUs and 4 GB of RAM.
* Implementation: The smaller size can be specified using `resources: { vcpus: 1 }` in the SDK or the `--vcpus 1` flag in the CLI.
* Availability: This feature is available now.
Strategic Importance
This update gives developers more granular control over resource allocation, enabling greater cost and performance optimization for less demanding development and testing environments.