superpowers-sage:acorn-middleware

Acorn routes are secured with JWT authentication by registering custom middleware in the HTTP Kernel and applying it selectively to specific endpoints or route groups. This enforces consistent access control across both web and API contexts within a Sage environment.

The best way to add custom guards to Acorn route groups is by integrating WordPress guard logic with JWT middleware. You can register the guards in the HTTP Kernel and apply them selectively to individual endpoints or route groups to unify authentication flows.

JWT middleware works specifically with Acorn-enabled WordPress and Sage environments. It requires a registered middleware class and proper kernel configuration to enforce authentication and apply access control to protected web and API routes.

You apply rate-limiting and authentication to individual Acorn endpoints by registering JWT middleware and custom guards in the HTTP Kernel. The middleware can then be selectively assigned to specific endpoints or route groups for granular access control.

You can unify WordPress and Acorn authentication flows using custom WordPress guard integration. By introducing JWT-based middleware and guards, the system enables consistent authorization and access control across both native WP and Acorn application routes.

Acorn middleware fails to protect web routes without kernel configuration because the system requires a registered middleware class properly configured in the HTTP Kernel. This setup is necessary to enforce authentication and selectively apply guards across API and web contexts.