better-auth-best-practices

Configure Better Auth for TypeScript projects with database adapters and environment variables.

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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Configure Better Auth for TypeScript projects to manage authentication flows, adapters, and plugins, reducing boilerplate and errors in secure user management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adapter-driven authentication: plug in your database adapters (Prisma, Drizzle, etc.) to manage users and sessions.
  • Plugin ecosystem: integrate features like two-factor, social login, and passwordless flows with minimal wiring.
  • Environment-driven configuration: manage secrets and URLs via environment variables for reliable deployments.

Quick Start

Install Better Auth, configure env vars, and create an auth.ts with your database adapter to initialize authentication.

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 configure Better Auth with a database adapter in a TypeScript app?

To configure Better Auth, you install the package, set up your environment variables, and create an auth.ts file initializing authentication with your specific database adapter like Prisma or Drizzle.

Can I add two-factor authentication and OAuth social login to Better Auth?

Yes, you can integrate two-factor authentication and OAuth social login into Better Auth by using its plugin ecosystem, which requires minimal wiring to enable these advanced user management flows.

Does Better Auth work with server-side TypeScript frameworks across different deployment environments?

Yes, Better Auth works with server-side TypeScript frameworks across various deployment environments, providing client and server type safety features alongside database adapter integration.

Why do I need environment-based configuration for Better Auth deployments?

You need environment-based configuration for Better Auth deployments to reliably manage secrets and URLs, reducing boilerplate and errors when initializing authentication flows in different environments.