# Stack Decision Tree

## Need auth + payments + dashboard?
→ Next.js + Postgres + Clerk/Stripe

## Static marketing + one form?
→ Next.js or Astro, skip the database

## AI feature only?
→ Add API route + provider key; defer vector DB until needed

## When NOT to add AI
If a rules engine or search covers 80% of value, ship that first.

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