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better-auth-best-practices

Integrate Better Auth into TypeScript projects with adapters, plugins, and CLI workflows.

2|Updated Jan 21, 2026
Search Tags:#typescript#security#authentication#oauth#plugins#session-management#adapters
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Skill: better-auth-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/roderik/mpe/tree/main/.agents/skills/better-auth-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/roderik/mpe --skill better-auth-best-practices-roderik

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers quickly implement a robust authentication layer in TypeScript projects using Better Auth, reducing configuration complexity and security risks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive support for email/password, OAuth, magic links, and passkeys through a plugin-based architecture.
  • Adapter-agnostic setup with guidance for Prisma, Drizzle, MongoDB, and other ORMs, including migration and schema generation.
  • Centralized security practices for session management, CSRF controls, and trusted origins across server and client boundaries.

Quick Start

Install Better Auth in your project, configure environment variables, then run the following CLI commands: migrate generate mcp

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 set up Better Auth in a TypeScript project?▼

To set up Better Auth in TypeScript, install the library, configure environment variables, and run CLI commands like migrate and generate to establish a secure authentication layer.

Does Better Auth support OAuth and passkeys?▼

Yes, Better Auth supports OAuth, passkeys, magic links, and email/password authentication through its pluggable architecture, allowing flexible integration across server and client boundaries.

Can I use Better Auth with Drizzle or Prisma adapters?▼

Yes, Better Auth is adapter-agnostic and supports ORMs like Prisma, Drizzle, and MongoDB, providing guidance for schema generation and database migrations within TypeScript projects.

What is the best way to manage sessions securely in TypeScript?▼

The best way to manage sessions securely in TypeScript is using Better Auth's centralized security practices, which enforce proper session management, CSRF controls, and trusted origins.

How does the plugin architecture work for TypeScript authentication?▼

The plugin architecture works by allowing developers to plug specific authentication methods like magic links or OAuth into the core Better Auth layer, reducing configuration complexity and security risks.

Do I need to run CLI commands to configure TypeScript authentication?▼

Yes, you need to run CLI commands such as migrate, generate, and mcp to configure Better Auth, enforce database schema changes, and establish proper development workflows.

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