policies-based-authorization

Evaluate policy-based authorization requirements for ASP.NET Core controllers, Razor Pages, and endpoints.

2|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Abdssamie/Quater --skill policies-based-authorization
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Skill: policies-based-authorization
Source: https://github.com/Abdssamie/Quater/tree/main/.agent/skills/policies-based-authorization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Abdssamie/Quater --skill policies-based-authorization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Centralizes and standardizes authorization across ASP.NET Core apps by enabling policy-based access control with reusable requirements and handlers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define reusable IAuthorizationRequirement and IAuthorizationHandler components.
  • Register policies via services.AddAuthorization and enforce them with [Authorize(Policy = "...")] or RequireAuthorization.
  • Create single or multiple handlers for OR/AND evaluation and easily test authorization logic.
  • Use the Resource/HttpContext in handlers to tailor policy evaluation to the current request.

Quick Start

Enable policy-based authorization in a new ASP.NET Core app by configuring services:

  • In Program.cs or Startup.cs, add services.AddAuthorization(...);
  • Create a MinimumAgeRequirement and a MinimumAgeHandler, register them in DI, and apply a policy with [Authorize(Policy = "AtLeast21")];
  • Build and run, then test with a user that satisfies the policy.

Frequently Asked Questions about policies-based-authorization

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I implement policy-based authorization in ASP.NET Core?

Policy-based authorization in ASP.NET Core is implemented by defining IAuthorizationRequirement, implementing IAuthorizationHandler, registering them in DI, and enforcing policies via [Authorize(Policy = "...")] or RequireAuthorization.

What is policy-based authorization and when should I use it in ASP.NET Core?

Policy-based authorization centralizes access control by evaluating reusable requirements and handlers across controllers, Razor Pages, and endpoints. Use it to standardize consistent authorization logic throughout ASP.NET Core apps.

Can I use multiple IAuthorizationHandler implementations for a single policy in ASP.NET Core?

Yes, you can create multiple IAuthorizationHandler implementations for a single IAuthorizationRequirement to achieve OR or AND evaluation logic, allowing flexible and easily testable authorization conditions in ASP.NET Core.

How do I access HttpContext or request resources inside an authorization handler?

Use the Resource parameter within your IAuthorizationHandler to access HttpContext and tailor policy evaluation to the current request, enabling context-aware authorization decisions in ASP.NET Core.

Does policy-based authorization work with both Razor Pages and API controllers?

Yes, policy-based authorization applies across ASP.NET Core controllers, Razor Pages, and endpoints. You enforce it consistently using the [Authorize] attribute or policy-based APIs like RequireAuthorization.

How do I register custom authorization policies in ASP.NET Core dependency injection?

Register custom authorization policies in ASP.NET Core by calling services.AddAuthorization in Program.cs or Startup.cs, adding your policy names, and registering the associated requirement handlers in the DI container.