better-auth-best-practices

Configure Better Auth server, client, database adapters, sessions, and plugins.

Updated Sep 22, 2025
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Skill: better-auth-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/Menschlichkeit-Osterreich/menschlichkeit-oesterreich-development/tree/main/.agents/skills/better-auth-best-practices
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to setting up and configuring the Better Auth system for robust and secure user authentication in applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Server & Client Setup: Configure both the authentication server and client-side integration.
  • Database Adapters: Integrate with various database systems for user and session storage.
  • Session Management: Implement secure session handling, including stateless modes and cookie caching.
  • OAuth & Email/Password: Support for social logins and traditional email/password authentication.
  • Plugin Integration: Extend functionality with plugins like two-factor authentication, organization management, and more.
  • Use Case: When building a new web application that requires user sign-up, login, and secure session management, this Skill will guide you through the entire Better Auth setup process, ensuring best practices are followed.

Quick Start

Configure Better Auth by installing the package, setting environment variables, creating an auth.ts file with database and configuration, and running the migration command.

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 with Better Auth in TypeScript?

Configure Better Auth by installing the package, setting environment variables, creating an auth.ts file with database and configuration, and running the migration command. This establishes secure server and client-side integration for your application.

Can I use OAuth and email/password authentication together in Better Auth?

Yes, Better Auth supports both OAuth social logins and traditional email/password authentication within the same configuration. You can configure server-side authentication flows to handle multiple login methods simultaneously for flexible user access.

How does session management work in Better Auth?

Session management in Better Auth handles secure user sessions through database adapters for storage. It supports stateless modes and cookie caching to maintain authentication state efficiently across client and server environments.

Does Better Auth support two-factor authentication and organization management?

Yes, Better Auth supports two-factor authentication and organization management through its plugin integration system. You can extend the core authentication functionality by adding these plugins to your configuration for enhanced security and access control.

What database adapters can I integrate with Better Auth for session storage?

Better Auth integrates with various database systems for user and session storage through its database adapter configuration. You specify the adapter in your auth.ts file to enable data persistence for secure authentication flows.