Instance-wide default Nixpacks settings (e.g., Node 22) for all new projects/apps
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Description
What problem will this feature address?
There is no instance-wide Nixpacks runtime default. I must repeat NIXPACKS_NODE_VERSION per project/app, which causes drift and occasional build failures.
Describe the solution you'd like
Add an Instance Settings → Build defaults panel to define Nixpacks env key-values applied to every newly created project/app by default. Support inheritance and overrides (instance < project < app). Expose via API/CLI.
Describe alternatives you've considered
Project shared variables, templates, dokploy env push, repo .nixpacks.toml or package.json engines. These help but are not a true global default.
Additional context
Real case: Next.js 15 needs Node ≥20. Vercel uses Node 22. Dokploy default picks Node 18, leading to toSorted is not a function during build. A global NIXPACKS_NODE_VERSION=22 default would prevent this across teams.
Will you send a PR to implement it?
No
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by tracing the existing Instance Settings flow and the project/app creation paths, then inspect the current API and CLI entry points for environment settings. Done means a Build defaults panel can define Nixpacks key-values for new projects and apps, with instance < project < app inheritance and overrides exposed through both API and CLI.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- nextjs, nodejs
- Domain
- api, backend, cli, devops
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100