nextjs16-proxy-middleware

To migrate from middleware.ts to the Next.js 16 proxy pattern, add a proxy.ts file with an exported proxy function and a config.matcher. This migration requires minimal changes to replace the legacy middleware for route protection and authentication in serverless environments.

The Next.js 16 proxy pattern is used to protect routes and manage authentication by replacing the legacy middleware.ts. It simplifies secure routing in serverless environments by using an exported proxy function and a config.matcher pattern in a proxy.ts file.

You configure a matcher in proxy.ts by defining a config.matcher pattern that specifically targets your protected app routes. This configuration ensures the proxy function processes dynamic authentication checks while safely excluding static assets from route protection logic.

Yes, implementing the Next.js 16 proxy pattern for authentication requires TypeScript and Next.js 16 in a Node.js project. This setup ensures proper session handling, protected routes, and safe redirects within your serverless environment.

The best way to handle login redirects with Next.js 16 proxy.ts is by applying migration-ready patterns for session handling and safe redirects. This approach maintains secure routing and authentication logic when replacing the legacy middleware.ts.