aspnet-middleware

Validate ASP.NET middleware pipeline ordering and security practices.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#security #web development #middleware #observability #pipeline #asp.net

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Skill: aspnet-middleware
Source: https://github.com/jamesbondev/ai-dotfiles/tree/main/.github/skills/aspnet-middleware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamesbondev/ai-dotfiles --skill aspnet-middleware-jamesbondev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that ASP.NET Core applications adhere to established standards for middleware configuration, improving security, reliability, and maintainability of the request pipeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

Pipeline Ordering: Enforces a correct and secure order for middleware registration (e.g., exception handling first, authentication before authorization).
Security & Observability: Guides the implementation of essential middleware like exception handling, correlation IDs, request logging, and health checks.
Use Case: When reviewing a new ASP.NET Core project, use this Skill to verify that the middleware pipeline is correctly configured, identifying potential security vulnerabilities or performance bottlenecks.

Quick Start

Review the ASP.NET middleware configuration in the provided code snippet for correct ordering and essential security practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about aspnet-middleware

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I configure ASP.NET middleware pipeline ordering for security?▼

To configure ASP.NET middleware pipeline ordering, register exception handling first, then authentication before authorization, ensuring request logging and health checks follow. This enforces security best practices and validates correct middleware sequencing for reliable request processing.

What is the correct order for ASP.NET Core middleware components?▼

The correct ASP.NET Core middleware order places exception handling at the start, with authentication preceding authorization. Correlation IDs, request logging, and health checks must follow critical rules for ordering to ensure reliable and secure request processing.

How do I implement correlation IDs in ASP.NET middleware?▼

Implementing correlation IDs in ASP.NET middleware involves adding them to the request pipeline to propagate trace identifiers across services. This ensures observability and adheres to critical rules for correlation ID propagation in request processing.

Does ASP.NET middleware need exception handling before authentication?▼

Yes, ASP.NET middleware requires exception handling registered before authentication and authorization. This pipeline ordering ensures all exceptions are caught early, enforcing security best practices and validating against critical rules for exception handling implementation.

Why does my ASP.NET middleware pipeline have security vulnerabilities?▼

ASP.NET middleware pipelines develop security vulnerabilities when middleware ordering is incorrect, such as placing authorization before authentication. Validating the pipeline against critical rules for ordering and security practices identifies and resolves these configuration bottlenecks.

Can I use this to review health check implementation in ASP.NET Core?▼

Yes, you can review health check implementation in ASP.NET Core by validating the middleware configuration against critical rules. This verifies correct health check middleware registration and identifies potential performance bottlenecks in the request pipeline.