hono-middleware

Build and configure Hono middleware pipelines with built-in and custom middleware.

3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-middleware
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Skill: hono-middleware
Source: https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills/tree/main/skills/hono/middleware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-middleware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a comprehensive guide to building and configuring Hono middleware, enabling consistent request processing, modular composition, and reusable patterns across Hono-based applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Logger, CORS, Secure Headers, CSRF, Basic and Bearer Authentication, JWT, Compress, ETag, Cache, Body Limit, Timeout, Request ID, Pretty JSON, IP Restriction
  • Inline and reusable middleware definitions, createMiddleware helper, and middleware factory patterns for scalable architectures
  • Error handling and middleware composition, including conditional middleware and multi-middleware orchestration across routes
  • Real-world use cases include building API gateways, feature-flagged endpoints, and secure, high-performance request pipelines

Quick Start

Start by creating a Hono app, apply built-in middleware, and compose custom middleware with app.use. Then add a simple secured route to verify the pipeline works end-to-end.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono-middleware

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compose Hono middleware for reusable request processing pipelines?

Compose Hono middleware using the createMiddleware helper and middleware factory patterns to build scalable, modular request processing pipelines with reusable inline definitions across routes.

What built-in Hono middleware is available for securing API endpoints?

Hono provides built-in middleware for securing API endpoints, including CORS, Secure Headers, CSRF, Basic and Bearer Authentication, JWT, and IP Restriction to protect routes and manage access control.

How do I handle errors in a Hono middleware pipeline?

Handle errors in a Hono middleware pipeline through robust error handling middleware composition, allowing centralized request and response interception to catch failures across various application architectures.

Can I apply conditional Hono middleware to specific routes?

Yes, you can apply conditional Hono middleware to specific routes using multi-middleware orchestration, enabling feature-flagged endpoints and custom request pipelines tailored to individual route requirements.

What's the best way to configure caching and compression in Hono web frameworks?

Configure caching and compression in Hono web frameworks by applying the built-in ETag, Cache, and Compress middleware to optimize response delivery and reduce payload sizes across request pipelines.

Does Hono middleware support performance optimizations like request timeouts and body limits?

Yes, Hono middleware supports performance optimizations through built-in Body Limit, Timeout, and Request ID middleware to control payload sizes, prevent hanging requests, and trace processing.