Next.js Better Auth Integration Skill

Next.js Better Auth Integration Skill

When to Use This Skill

Use this conceptual skill when you need to implement authentication in a Next.js application using the App Router architecture with Better Auth. This skill is appropriate for:

• Adding user authentication to Next.js applications
• Implementing secure session management with Better Auth
• Enabling JWT-based authentication flows
• Creating protected routes and pages in Next.js
• Managing user sessions across the application
• Implementing social login capabilities

This skill should NOT be used for:

• Applications using the Pages Router (use _app.js instead)
• Applications that don't require user authentication
• Simple static sites without user interaction
• Applications with custom authentication requirements that conflict with Better Auth

Prerequisites

• Next.js 13+ with App Router enabled
• Better Auth package installed and configured
• Understanding of Next.js middleware and server components
• Knowledge of authentication concepts and session management
• Environment for managing authentication secrets securely

Conceptual Implementation Framework

Better Auth Initialization Capability

• Configure Better Auth with appropriate providers and settings
• Set up authentication database or adapter configuration
• Define user model and authentication options
• Initialize authentication client for frontend usage
• Configure authentication callbacks and customizations

JWT Token Enablement Capability

• Configure JWT token generation and validation settings
• Set token expiration and refresh mechanisms
• Define token payload structure and claims