How does it handle route protection?

It utilizes Next.js Middleware for global protection and provides server-side session validation patterns for individual pages and API routes.

Does it support the Next.js App Router?

Yes, it is specifically designed for the App Router, including patterns for Server Components, Client Components, and Server Actions.

Can I implement role-based access control (RBAC)?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for extending session types with roles and creating high-order components or wrappers for role-restricted access.

What authentication libraries are supported by this skill?

This skill provides patterns for NextAuth.js (Auth.js) v5, Clerk, Lucia, Supabase Auth, and custom JWT-based implementations.

Next.js Authentication Patterns

Name: Next.js Authentication Patterns
Author: davepoon

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2,257

Security & Testing

Implements secure authentication and authorization workflows for Next.js applications using industry-standard libraries and patterns.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for architecting secure Next.js applications, offering production-ready patterns for Auth.js (NextAuth.js v5), middleware-based route protection, and session management. It helps developers navigate complex authentication logic, including JSON Web Tokens (JWT), database-backed sessions, role-based access control (RBAC), and custom login flows, ensuring best practices for security and performance are maintained throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Features

Best practices for CSRF protection, secure cookies, and environment variables
Seamless integration of Auth.js (NextAuth.js v5) with multiple providers
Implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and session extension
2,257 GitHub stars
Secure session management for both Client and Server Components
Advanced middleware patterns for global and granular route protection

Use Cases

Setting up stateless JWT authentication for high-scale Next.js APIs
Implementing social login (OAuth) and credentials-based authentication in App Router
Building a secure dashboard with protected routes and role-based permissions

About

Key Features

Best practices for CSRF protection, secure cookies, and environment variables
Seamless integration of Auth.js (NextAuth.js v5) with multiple providers
Implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and session extension
2,257 GitHub stars
Secure session management for both Client and Server Components
Advanced middleware patterns for global and granular route protection

Use Cases

Setting up stateless JWT authentication for high-scale Next.js APIs
Implementing social login (OAuth) and credentials-based authentication in App Router
Building a secure dashboard with protected routes and role-based permissions