better-auth-best-practices

Guide Better Auth TypeScript integration covering configuration, adapters, sessions, and plugins.

11|5|Updated Feb 3, 2025
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Skill: better-auth-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/masumi-network/sokosumi/tree/main/apps/core/.agents/skills/better-auth-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/masumi-network/sokosumi --skill better-auth-best-practices-masumi-network

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and best practices for integrating the Better Auth authentication framework into your applications, ensuring secure and robust user management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure Authentication Setup: Learn how to configure environment variables, database adapters, and session management for optimal security.
  • Plugin Integration: Understand how to leverage various authentication plugins (OAuth, MFA, Magic Links, etc.) to extend functionality.
  • Use Case: A developer needs to quickly set up a secure authentication system for a new web application, including email/password login, social logins, and multi-factor authentication. This Skill guides them through the entire configuration process.

Quick Start

Configure Better Auth by setting the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET and BETTER_AUTH_URL environment variables.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-auth-best-practices

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure a secure TypeScript authentication framework for my web application?

To configure a secure TypeScript authentication framework, you must set environment variables like `BETTER_AUTH_SECRET` and `BETTER_AUTH_URL`, then establish your database adapters and session management settings for optimal security.

What is the best way to add passkeys and magic links to my user management system?

The best way to add passkeys and magic links to your user management system is by leveraging authentication plugins, which securely extend core functionality to facilitate these specific email and OAuth flows.

Can I use Better Auth to set up multi-factor authentication and social logins?

Yes, you can use Better Auth to set up multi-factor authentication and social logins by integrating its various authentication plugins, extending the core framework to handle these secure flows.

Does Better Auth work with custom database adapters for session management?

Better Auth works with custom database adapters for session management, guiding users through the configuration options needed to securely map sessions and manage user data within their specific database environment.

What environment variables do I need to start integrating Better Auth?

To start integrating Better Auth, you need to configure the `BETTER_AUTH_SECRET` and `BETTER_AUTH_URL` environment variables, which provides the foundational security and routing context for the authentication framework.