auth-better-auth

Automate Better Auth integration in Next.js 16 with a Drizzle adapter.

9|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#authorization #drizzle #oauth #better-auth #nextjs #session-management #authenticate

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npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill auth-better-auth

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Skill: auth-better-auth
Source: https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills/tree/main/skills/auth-better-auth
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aussiegingersnap/cursor-skills --skill auth-better-auth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Connects Next.js 16 apps to Better Auth using a Drizzle adapter, providing streamlined authentication including OAuth providers, session management, and protected routes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Configure OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, etc.) and manage user sessions in Next.js 16 apps.
Protect routes with a proxy.ts pattern and integrate with server components and API routes.
Provide a cohesive server-side and client-side auth workflow with a reusable setup.

Quick Start

Configure environment variables and install better-auth, then wire up the proxy.ts and server/client auth setup as shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about auth-better-auth

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How do I set up Better Auth with a Drizzle adapter in Next.js 16?▼

To set up Better Auth with a Drizzle adapter in Next.js 16, configure your environment variables and install the better-auth package. You then wire up the server configuration alongside a reusable proxy.ts file for route protection.

What is the best way to protect routes using a proxy in Next.js 16?▼

The best way to protect routes in Next.js 16 is using a reusable proxy.ts pattern. This approach intercepts requests to secure server components and API routes by validating Better Auth user sessions before rendering.

Can I use Better Auth for OAuth and session management in Next.js?▼

Yes, you can use Better Auth for OAuth and session management in Next.js. It supports configuring providers like Google and GitHub while managing user sessions across a cohesive server and client workflow.

Does this authentication workflow support both server components and API routes?▼

Yes, this authentication workflow supports both server components and API routes. It provides a cohesive server-side and client-side auth setup that integrates seamlessly with your Next.js 16 proxy-based route protection pattern.

Do I need to manually configure environment variables for OAuth providers in Next.js?▼

Yes, you need to manually configure environment variables for OAuth providers in Next.js. The setup requires these variables to successfully connect Better Auth with providers like Google or GitHub for authentication.