How does this skill handle API security?

It implements a defense-in-depth approach using specialized wrappers like withAuthRequired to protect individual routes, ensuring security isn't solely dependent on middleware.

Does it support different user roles?

Yes, it includes specific logic for standard users, super admins via withSuperAdminAuthRequired, and automated processes via cronAuthRequired.

Why shouldn't I use the standard NextAuth useSession hook?

This skill enforces the use of a custom useUser() hook to ensure data consistency and optimized SWR-based fetching tailored to the project's architecture.

Can I use this for server-side authentication checks?

Absolutely. It provides patterns for importing auth from the core directory to check sessions and fetch user plans directly on the server.

Authentication Handler

Name: Authentication Handler
Author: AayushBaniya2006

byAayushBaniya2006

Security & Testing

Manages secure authentication, authorization, and user sessions using standardized API wrappers and frontend hooks.

About

The Authentication Handler skill provides a robust framework for managing user access and security within Next.js applications. It streamlines the implementation of defense-in-depth strategies by offering specialized wrappers for standard API routes, super admin paths, and cron jobs. By enforcing the use of optimized hooks for frontend data and unified server-side session fetching, it ensures that developers maintain a consistent and secure authorization layer throughout their entire codebase, minimizing common vulnerabilities associated with session management.

Key Features

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Specialized authorization for Super Admins and Cron jobs
Standardized API route protection via withAuthRequired wrappers
Streamlined frontend data access using custom useUser hooks
Defense-in-depth implementation to prevent middleware bypass
Plan-based user data fetching and session management

Use Cases

Implementing hierarchical access control for administrative features
Managing authenticated user sessions across client and server components
Securing sensitive API endpoints and user-specific data routes

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Specialized authorization for Super Admins and Cron jobs
Standardized API route protection via withAuthRequired wrappers
Streamlined frontend data access using custom useUser hooks
Defense-in-depth implementation to prevent middleware bypass
Plan-based user data fetching and session management

Use Cases

Implementing hierarchical access control for administrative features
Managing authenticated user sessions across client and server components
Securing sensitive API endpoints and user-specific data routes