middleware-protection

Protect Next.js application routes with middleware for authentication and authorization.

783|62|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#authorization #authentication #middleware #next.js #route protection #role-based access

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npx skills add https://github.com/dadbodgeoff/drift --skill middleware-protection-dadbodgeoff

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Skill: middleware-protection
Source: https://github.com/dadbodgeoff/drift/tree/main/drift%20v1%20depreciated/skills/middleware-protection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dadbodgeoff/drift --skill middleware-protection-dadbodgeoff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines route protection by centralizing authentication and authorization logic, preventing repetitive code across your application.

Core Features & Use Cases

Declarative Route Protection: Define which routes are public or protected.
Centralized Authentication: Check user authentication status once for all requests.
Role-Based Access Control: Implement granular access based on user roles.
Consistent Error Handling: Provides appropriate responses (JSON for APIs, redirects for pages).
Use Case: Protect your /dashboard and /api/user routes, ensuring only authenticated users can access them, while allowing public access to / and /login.

Quick Start

Use the middleware-protection skill to protect the '/dashboard' route by ensuring a user is authenticated.

Frequently Asked Questions about middleware-protection

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

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How do I protect routes in Next.js using middleware?▼

Protect routes in Next.js using middleware by declaratively defining public and protected paths. This centralizes authentication and authorization logic, checking user authentication status once for all requests to prevent repetitive code across your application.

How does role-based access control work with Next.js middleware?▼

Role-based access control with Next.js middleware works by evaluating user roles during the request cycle. It implements granular access rules for protected routes, ensuring only authorized users can reach specific API endpoints or pages based on their assigned roles.

Can I return consistent error responses for both API and page requests?▼

Yes, you can return consistent error responses for both API and page requests. The middleware provides appropriate responses automatically, returning JSON errors for APIs and redirects for pages when authentication or role-based authorization fails.

What is the best way to manage public and protected routes in Next.js?▼

The best way to manage public and protected routes is using declarative middleware. This approach centralizes your route protection configuration, allowing you to easily specify which paths require authentication and which remain public, preventing repetitive authorization code.

Does Next.js middleware support session refresh and user ID propagation?▼

Yes, Next.js middleware supports session refresh and user ID propagation. It manages these processes by passing the user ID via headers, ensuring downstream API and page requests receive the necessary authenticated user context.