diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b29c65e..7ee2005 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 > This is a fork of the upstream service by Matty of NiceCrew.digital, available at https://gitea.nicecrew.digital/matty/lmgcitfy
 >
 > Changes to this GCI-branded fork are mostly to containerize it and automate builds:
+> * Reconfigured next to output a standalone server bundle
 > * Added GitLab CI
 > * Added Dockerfile
 > * Added docker-compose
diff --git a/next.config.ts b/next.config.ts
index 8ff99fb..e2c3a5a 100644
--- a/next.config.ts
+++ b/next.config.ts
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ import type { NextConfig } from "next";
 
 const nextConfig: NextConfig = {
   /* config options here */
+  output: "standalone",
   experimental: {
     optimizePackageImports: ["@chakra-ui/react"],
   },