better-auth-ts

Configure Better Auth for TypeScript apps with server and client setup.

Updated Jan 2, 2026
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Better Auth TypeScript provides a comprehensive framework to implement robust authentication and authorization in TypeScript/JavaScript applications, covering emails/passwords, OAuth, JWTs, sessions, 2FA, and magic links.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified auth framework: Integrates server and client authentication across Next.js, React, Express, and other TS/JS apps.
  • Plugin ecosystem: Includes 2FA, magic links, organization, JWT, and other plugins to extend capabilities.
  • Templates & adapters: Offers templates and references for server/client config and adapters (Drizzle, Prisma, Kysely, MongoDB, etc.).
  • Use Case: Ideal for teams building secure, scalable authentication in cloud-native or AI-assisted development projects.

Quick Start

Install and configure Better Auth with a matching server and client setup (enable email/password or other providers), wire in the appropriate adapters, and begin authenticating users using the provided API endpoints and client integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-auth-ts

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement TypeScript authentication with OAuth and 2FA?

TypeScript authentication with OAuth and 2FA is implemented by configuring server and client setups using Better Auth. You enable email/password or OAuth providers, wire in database adapters like Drizzle or Prisma, and activate the 2FA and magic link plugins to extend capabilities.

Can I use Better Auth for serverless and Express environments?

Yes, Better Auth works with serverless and Express environments, as well as Next.js and React. It provides a unified auth framework that integrates server and client authentication across these TypeScript and JavaScript platforms for secure login and session management.

What is the best way to set up database adapters for TypeScript authentication?

The best way to set up database adapters for TypeScript authentication is using the provided templates for Drizzle, Prisma, Kysely, and MongoDB. These adapter templates specify configuration patterns to connect your auth framework to your chosen database seamlessly.

How do I configure sessions and JWTs in a Next.js authentication workflow?

To configure sessions and JWTs in a Next.js authentication workflow, you apply the Better Auth framework's server and client setup. You use the provided plugin patterns to enable JWT generation and manage user sessions across your application endpoints.

Does this authentication framework support magic links and organization plugins?

Yes, this authentication framework supports magic links and organization plugins. The Better Auth plugin ecosystem includes 2FA, magic links, organization, and JWT plugins to extend core login and signup capabilities for scalable access control.

When do I need to use the 2FA plugin for TypeScript app authentication?

You need the 2FA plugin for TypeScript app authentication when building secure, scalable login workflows. It extends the base email/password and OAuth capabilities to provide an additional verification layer for user accounts.