better-auth-best-practices

Configure Better Auth authentication with database adapters and session management.

Updated Mar 4, 2026
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Skill: better-auth-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/gigun-dev/hono-caldav/tree/main/.claude/skills/better-auth/best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gigun-dev/hono-caldav --skill better-auth-best-practices-gigun-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and configuring Better Auth, a robust authentication solution, ensuring secure user management, session handling, and integration with various authentication methods.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication Setup: Configure server and client-side authentication with email/password, OAuth, and plugins.
  • Database Integration: Set up and manage database adapters for user and session persistence.
  • Session Management: Implement secure session handling with various storage and caching strategies.
  • Plugin System: Extend authentication capabilities with plugins like two-factor authentication, SSO, and more.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to quickly implement a secure login system for their new web application, supporting both email/password and Google OAuth, with robust session management and rate limiting.

Quick Start

Configure Better Auth by setting environment variables and creating an auth.ts file with your database adapter.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-auth-best-practices

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

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How do I set up user authentication in a TypeScript web application?

Set up user authentication in TypeScript by configuring Better Auth with environment variables and creating an auth.ts file with your database adapter to manage server and client authentication flows.

How does session management work with database adapters in web applications?

Session management with database adapters works by persisting user sessions directly to your configured database, allowing secure session handling with various storage and caching strategies for web applications.

Can I use OAuth and email/password authentication together?

Yes, you can use OAuth and email/password authentication together by extending authentication capabilities through the plugin system, enabling features like Google OAuth alongside traditional credential login.

What security best practices should I implement for user authentication?

Security best practices for user authentication include implementing CSRF protection and rate limiting, alongside secure session management and proper environment variable configuration to safeguard web applications.

Does Better Auth support two-factor authentication plugins?

Yes, Better Auth supports two-factor authentication plugins through its extensible plugin system, allowing you to add SSO and multi-factor authentication capabilities to your web application's authentication flow.