Summary
On October 13, 2026, Vercel shipped an automatic performance improvement that reduces the time Git-based deployments spend preparing project files, including faster repository checkout and Git LFS downloads, before the build starts.
What changed
Git deployments now prepare project files faster, with quicker repository checkout and Git LFS downloads; the change applies automatically with no configuration required.
Why it matters
Checkout and LFS fetching are fixed overhead on every deploy, so trimming them shortens end-to-end build times and CI feedback loops, which compounds for teams and AI agents that deploy frequently.
Evidence excerpt
Git deployments now spend less time preparing project files before the build runs.