
auth-patterns
This skill should be used when the user asks about "authentication in Next.js", "NextAuth", "Auth.js", "middleware auth", "protected routes", "session management", "JWT", "login flow", or needs guidance on implementing authentication and authorization in Next.js applications.
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Authentication Patterns in Next.js
Overview
Next.js supports multiple authentication strategies. This skill covers common patterns including NextAuth.js (Auth.js), middleware-based protection, and session management.
Authentication Libraries
| Library | Best For |
|---|---|
| NextAuth.js (Auth.js) | Full-featured auth with providers |
| Clerk | Managed auth service |
| Lucia | Lightweight, flexible auth |
| Supabase Auth | Supabase ecosystem |
| Custom JWT | Full control |
NextAuth.js v5 Setup
Installation
npm install next-auth@beta
Configuration
// auth.ts
import NextAuth from 'next-auth'
import GitHub from 'next-auth/providers/github'
import Credentials from 'next-auth/providers/credentials'
export const { handlers, auth, signIn, signOut } = NextAuth({
providers: [
GitHub({
clientId: process.env.GITHUB_ID,
clientSecret: process.env.GITHUB_SECRET,
}),
Credentials({
credentials: {
email: { label: 'Email', type: 'email' },
password: { label: 'Password', type: 'password' },
},
authorize: async (credentials) => {
const user = await getUserByEmail(credentials.email)
if (!user || !verifyPassword(credentials.password, user.password)) {
return null
}
return user
},
}),
],
callbacks: {
authorized: async ({ auth }) => {
return !!auth
},
},
})
API Route Handler
// app/api/auth/[...nextauth]/route.ts
import { handlers } from '@/auth'
export const { GET, POST } = handlers
Middleware Protection
// middleware.ts
export { auth as middleware } from '@/auth'
export const config = {
matcher: ['/dashboard/:path*', '/api/protected/:path*'],
}
Getting Session Data
In Server Components
// app/dashboard/page.tsx
import { auth } from '@/auth'
import { redirect } from 'next/navigation'
export default async function DashboardPage() {
const session = await auth()
if (!session) {
redirect('/login')
}
return (
<div>
<h1>Welcome, {session.user?.name}</h1>
</div>
)
}
In Client Components
// components/user-menu.tsx
'use client'
import { useSession } from 'next-auth/react'
export function UserMenu() {
const { data: session, status } = useSession()
if (status === 'loading') {
return <div>Loading...</div>
}
if (!session) {
return <SignInButton />
}
return (
<div>
<span>{session.user?.name}</span>
<SignOutButton />
</div>
)
}
Session Provider Setup
// app/providers.tsx
'use client'
import { SessionProvider } from 'next-auth/react'
export function Providers({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
return <SessionProvider>{children}</SessionProvider>
}
// app/layout.tsx
import { Providers } from './providers'
export default function RootLayout({ children }) {
return (
<html>
<body>
<Providers>{children}</Providers>
</body>
</html>
)
}
Sign In/Out Components
// components/auth-buttons.tsx
import { signIn, signOut } from '@/auth'
export function SignInButton() {
return (
<form
action={async () => {
'use server'
await signIn('github')
}}
>
<button type="submit">Sign in with GitHub</button>
</form>
)
}
export function SignOutButton() {
return (
<form
action={async () => {
'use server'
await signOut()
}}
>
<button type="submit">Sign out</button>
</form>
)
}
Middleware-Based Auth
Basic Pattern
// middleware.ts
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
import type { NextRequest } from 'next/server'
const protectedRoutes = ['/dashboard', '/settings', '/api/protected']
const authRoutes = ['/login', '/signup']
export function middleware(request: NextRequest) {
const token = request.cookies.get('session')?.value
const { pathname } = request.nextUrl
// Redirect authenticated users away from auth pages
if (authRoutes.some(route => pathname.startsWith(route))) {
if (token) {
return NextResponse.redirect(new URL('/dashboard', request.url))
}
return NextResponse.next()
}
// Protect routes
if (protectedRoutes.some(route => pathname.startsWith(route))) {
if (!token) {
const loginUrl = new URL('/login', request.url)
loginUrl.searchParams.set('callbackUrl', pathname)
return NextResponse.redirect(loginUrl)
}
}
return NextResponse.next()
}
export const config = {
matcher: ['/((?!_next/static|_next/image|favicon.ico).*)'],
}
With JWT Verification
// middleware.ts
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server'
import { jwtVerify } from 'jose'
const secret = new TextEncoder().encode(process.env.JWT_SECRET)
export async function middleware(request: NextRequest) {
const token = request.cookies.get('token')?.value
if (!token) {
return NextResponse.redirect(new URL('/login', request.url))
}
try {
const { payload } = await jwtVerify(token, secret)
// Token is valid, continue
return NextResponse.next()
} catch {
// Token is invalid
return NextResponse.redirect(new URL('/login', request.url))
}
}
Role-Based Access Control
Extending Session Types
// types/next-auth.d.ts
import { DefaultSession } from 'next-auth'
declare module 'next-auth' {
interface Session {
user: {
role: 'user' | 'admin'
} & DefaultSession['user']
}
}
// auth.ts
export const { handlers, auth } = NextAuth({
callbacks: {
session: ({ session, token }) => ({
...session,
user: {
...session.user,
role: token.role,
},
}),
jwt: ({ token, user }) => {
if (user) {
token.role = user.role
}
return token
},
},
})
Role-Based Component
// components/admin-only.tsx
import { auth } from '@/auth'
import { redirect } from 'next/navigation'
export async function AdminOnly({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
const session = await auth()
if (session?.user?.role !== 'admin') {
redirect('/unauthorized')
}
return <>{children}</>
}
// Usage
export default async function AdminPage() {
return (
<AdminOnly>
<AdminDashboard />
</AdminOnly>
)
}
Session Storage Options
JWT (Stateless)
// auth.ts
export const { auth } = NextAuth({
session: { strategy: 'jwt' },
// JWT stored in cookies, no database needed
})
Database Sessions
// auth.ts
import { PrismaAdapter } from '@auth/prisma-adapter'
import { prisma } from '@/lib/prisma'
export const { auth } = NextAuth({
adapter: PrismaAdapter(prisma),
session: { strategy: 'database' },
// Sessions stored in database
})
Custom Login Page
// app/login/page.tsx
'use client'
import { signIn } from 'next-auth/react'
import { useSearchParams } from 'next/navigation'
export default function LoginPage() {
const searchParams = useSearchParams()
const callbackUrl = searchParams.get('callbackUrl') || '/dashboard'
return (
<div className="flex flex-col gap-4">
<button
onClick={() => signIn('github', { callbackUrl })}
className="btn"
>
Sign in with GitHub
</button>
<button
onClick={() => signIn('google', { callbackUrl })}
className="btn"
>
Sign in with Google
</button>
</div>
)
}
Security Best Practices
- Use HTTPS in production
- Set secure cookie flags (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
- Implement CSRF protection (built into NextAuth)
- Validate redirect URLs to prevent open redirects
- Use environment variables for secrets
- Implement rate limiting on auth endpoints
- Hash passwords with bcrypt or argon2
Resources
For detailed patterns, see:
references/middleware-auth.md- Advanced middleware patternsreferences/session-management.md- Session strategiesexamples/nextauth-setup.md- Complete NextAuth.js setup
FAQ
What does the auth-patterns skill do?
This skill should be used when the user asks about "authentication in Next.js", "NextAuth", "Auth.js", "middleware auth", "protected routes", "session management", "JWT", "login flow", or needs guidance on implementing authentication and authorization in Next.js applications.
How do I install auth-patterns?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill auth-patterns in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/auth-patterns/ (personal) or .claude/skills/auth-patterns/ (project).
Which AI agents can use auth-patterns?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is auth-patterns safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains auth-patterns?
It is published by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude. It has 176 recorded installs.
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