authjs-skills
Auth.js v5 setup for Next.js authentication including Google OAuth, credentials provider, environment configuration, and core API integration
What this skill does
## Links
- Getting Started: https://authjs.dev/getting-started/installation?framework=Next.js
- Migrating to v5: https://authjs.dev/getting-started/migrating-to-v5
- Google Provider: https://authjs.dev/getting-started/providers/google
- Credentials Provider: https://authjs.dev/getting-started/providers/credentials
- Core API Reference: https://authjs.dev/reference/core
- Session Management: https://authjs.dev/getting-started/session-management
- Concepts: https://authjs.dev/concepts
## Installation
```sh
pnpm add next-auth@beta
```
**Note**: Auth.js v5 is currently in beta. Use `next-auth@beta` to install the latest v5 version.
## What's New in Auth.js v5?
### Key Changes from v4
- **Simplified Configuration**: More streamlined setup with better TypeScript support
- **Universal `auth()` Export**: Single function for authentication across all contexts
- **Enhanced Security**: Improved CSRF protection and session handling
- **Edge Runtime Support**: Full compatibility with Edge Runtime and middleware
- **Better Type Safety**: Improved TypeScript definitions throughout
## Environment Variables
### Required Environment Variables
```env
# Auth.js Configuration
AUTH_SECRET=your_secret_key_here
# Google OAuth (if using Google provider)
AUTH_GOOGLE_ID=your_google_client_id
AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET=your_google_client_secret
# For production deployments
AUTH_URL=https://yourdomain.com
# For development (optional, defaults to http://localhost:3000)
# AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
```
### Generating AUTH_SECRET
```sh
# Generate a random secret (Unix/Linux/macOS)
openssl rand -base64 32
# Alternative using Node.js
node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('base64'))"
# Using pnpm
pnpm dlx auth secret
```
**Important**: Never commit `AUTH_SECRET` to version control. Use `.env.local` for development.
## Basic Setup (Next.js App Router)
### 1. Create `auth.ts` Configuration File
Create `auth.ts` at the project root (next to `package.json`):
```typescript
import NextAuth from "next-auth"
import Google from "next-auth/providers/google"
import Credentials from "next-auth/providers/credentials"
export const { handlers, signIn, signOut, auth } = NextAuth({
providers: [
Google({
clientId: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_ID,
clientSecret: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET,
}),
Credentials({
credentials: {
email: { label: "Email", type: "email" },
password: { label: "Password", type: "password" },
},
authorize: async (credentials) => {
// TODO: Implement your authentication logic here
// This is a basic example - see Credentials Provider section below for complete implementation
if (!credentials?.email || !credentials?.password) {
return null
}
// Example: validate against database (placeholder)
// See "Credentials Provider" section for full implementation with bcrypt
const user = { id: "1", email: credentials.email, name: "User" } // Replace with actual DB lookup
if (!user) {
return null
}
return {
id: user.id,
email: user.email,
name: user.name,
}
},
}),
],
pages: {
signIn: '/auth/signin',
},
callbacks: {
authorized: async ({ auth }) => {
// Return true if user is authenticated
return !!auth
},
},
})
```
**Note**: This is a basic setup example. For production-ready credentials authentication, see the "Credentials Provider" section below which includes proper password hashing with bcrypt and database integration.
### 2. Create API Route Handler
Create `app/api/auth/[...nextauth]/route.ts`:
```typescript
import { handlers } from "@/auth"
export const { GET, POST } = handlers
```
### 3. Add Middleware (Optional but Recommended)
Create `middleware.ts` at the project root:
```typescript
export { auth as middleware } from "@/auth"
export const config = {
matcher: ["/((?!api|_next/static|_next/image|favicon.ico).*)"],
}
```
For more control:
```typescript
import { auth } from "@/auth"
export default auth((req) => {
const isLoggedIn = !!req.auth
const isOnDashboard = req.nextUrl.pathname.startsWith('/dashboard')
if (isOnDashboard && !isLoggedIn) {
return Response.redirect(new URL('/auth/signin', req.url))
}
})
export const config = {
matcher: ['/dashboard/:path*', '/profile/:path*'],
}
```
## Google OAuth Provider
### 1. Google Cloud Console Setup
1. Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/)
2. Create a new project or select existing
3. Enable Google+ API
4. Create OAuth 2.0 credentials:
- Application type: Web application
- Authorized redirect URIs:
- Development: `http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/google`
- Production: `https://yourdomain.com/api/auth/callback/google`
5. Copy Client ID and Client Secret to `.env.local`
### 2. Configuration
```typescript
import NextAuth from "next-auth"
import Google from "next-auth/providers/google"
export const { handlers, signIn, signOut, auth } = NextAuth({
providers: [
Google({
clientId: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_ID,
clientSecret: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET,
authorization: {
params: {
prompt: "consent",
access_type: "offline",
response_type: "code"
}
}
}),
],
})
```
### 3. Google Provider Options
```typescript
Google({
clientId: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_ID,
clientSecret: process.env.AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET,
// Request additional scopes
authorization: {
params: {
scope: "openid email profile",
prompt: "select_account", // Force account selection
}
},
// Allow specific domains only
allowDangerousEmailAccountLinking: false,
})
```
## Credentials Provider (Username/Password)
### Required Dependencies
```sh
# Install required packages for credentials provider
pnpm add bcryptjs zod
pnpm add -D @types/bcryptjs
```
### 1. Basic Configuration
```typescript
import NextAuth from "next-auth"
import Credentials from "next-auth/providers/credentials"
import { z } from "zod"
import bcrypt from "bcryptjs"
import { prisma } from "@/lib/prisma"
const credentialsSchema = z.object({
email: z.string().email(),
password: z.string().min(8),
})
export const { handlers, signIn, signOut, auth } = NextAuth({
providers: [
Credentials({
credentials: {
email: { label: "Email", type: "email", placeholder: "[email protected]" },
password: { label: "Password", type: "password" },
},
authorize: async (credentials) => {
try {
const { email, password } = credentialsSchema.parse(credentials)
// Fetch user from database
const user = await prisma.user.findUnique({
where: { email },
})
if (!user) {
throw new Error("User not found")
}
// Verify password
const isValidPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, user.hashedPassword)
if (!isValidPassword) {
throw new Error("Invalid password")
}
// Return user object (must include id)
return {
id: user.id,
email: user.email,
name: user.name,
image: user.image,
}
} catch (error) {
console.error("Authentication error:", error)
return null
}
},
}),
],
session: {
strategy: "jwt", // Required for credentials provider
},
})
```
### 2. User Registration Example
```typescript
// app/api/auth/register/route.ts
import { NextResponse } from "next/server"
import bcrypt from "bcryptjs"
import { z } from "zod"
import { prisma } from "@/lib/prisma"
const registerSchema = z.object({
email: z.string().email(),
password: z.string().min(8),
name: z.string().min(2),
})
export async function POST(req: Request) {
try {
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