create-auth-skill

🥈Silver

The create-auth-skill simplifies the integration of authentication processes into applications, enabling developers to implement secure user authentication with minimal effort. Its key benefit is streamlining the workflow for authentication, saving developers time.

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Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~60 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/better-auth/skills.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

The create-auth-skill is designed to facilitate seamless authentication integration into applications, allowing developers to implement secure user authentication processes effortlessly. By leveraging this skill, developers can avoid the complexities typically associated with building authentication systems from scratch, thus focusing on core application functionality. The skill operates by providing pre-built authentication flows that can be easily customized to meet specific application needs. One of the primary benefits of the create-auth-skill is the significant time savings it offers. Developers can reduce the hours spent on coding, testing, and debugging authentication processes, enabling them to allocate resources to other critical areas of development. This skill is particularly beneficial for teams aiming to enhance their productivity and streamline their workflows, as it simplifies the integration of authentication mechanisms without compromising security. This skill is ideal for developers, product managers, and AI practitioners who are looking to implement robust authentication solutions within their applications. For instance, a developer working on a web application can quickly integrate user login features without needing extensive knowledge of security protocols. Additionally, product managers can leverage this skill to ensure that their products meet security standards while expediting the development cycle. Practical use cases for the create-auth-skill include integrating user authentication in e-commerce platforms, securing access to SaaS applications, and implementing login systems for mobile apps. The implementation difficulty is relatively low, making it accessible for developers at various skill levels. As part of an AI-first workflow, this skill enhances application security while allowing teams to focus on delivering innovative features, ultimately driving project success.

How to Use

1. **Customize the template**: Replace [PLATFORM_TYPE], [PROVIDERS], [ROLES], [LANGUAGE], and [HOSTING_ENVIRONMENT] with your specific needs. For example, swap 'web app' for 'mobile app' and 'Firebase' for 'PostgreSQL'. 2. **Generate the code**: Paste the prompt into an AI tool (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) and run it. Review the output for accuracy, especially the security configurations. 3. **Integrate dependencies**: Install required libraries (e.g., `bcryptjs`, `next-auth`, `redis`) and configure your database/Redis connection strings in environment variables. 4. **Test locally**: Use tools like Postman (for APIs) or Jest (for unit tests) to validate the authentication flow. Check edge cases (e.g., expired tokens, invalid passwords). 5. **Deploy incrementally**: Start with a staging environment. Use the deployment checklist to ensure all security measures (e.g., HTTPS, rate limiting) are in place before going live. **Tip**: For complex systems, break the prompt into smaller parts (e.g., generate OAuth setup separately) and validate each component before combining them.

Use Cases

Integrating user authentication in e-commerce platforms

Securing access to SaaS applications

Implementing login systems for mobile apps

Enhancing security for internal tools

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/better-auth/skills

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Generate a secure authentication flow for a [PLATFORM_TYPE] application (e.g., web app, mobile app, API service). Include: 1) User registration with email/password and optional OAuth providers ([PROVIDERS]), 2) Login with session management, 3) Password reset functionality, 4) Role-based access control for [ROLES], and 5) Security best practices for [SECURITY_CONCERNS]. Provide code snippets in [LANGUAGE] for each component and a deployment checklist for [HOSTING_ENVIRONMENT].

Example Output

Here’s a complete authentication flow for a SaaS web application built with Next.js (React/Node.js) and PostgreSQL, designed for a team of 5-50 users with roles like 'admin', 'editor', and 'viewer'. The system integrates with Google OAuth and GitHub OAuth for social logins.

**Registration & Login:**
Users can sign up via email/password or OAuth. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt (cost factor 12), and sessions are stored in Redis with a 24-hour expiry. Example registration flow:
```javascript
// Next.js API route: /api/auth/register
import bcrypt from 'bcryptjs';
import { createUser } from '@/lib/db/users';

export default async function handler(req, res) {
  const { email, password, name } = req.body;
  const hashedPassword = await bcrypt.hash(password, 12);
  const user = await createUser({ email, password: hashedPassword, name });
  res.status(201).json({ user: { id: user.id, email: user.email } });
}
```

**Password Reset:**
Secure tokens (JWT with 15-minute expiry) are emailed via SendGrid. The reset link directs to a React form that validates the token before allowing a new password.

**Role-Based Access:**
Middleware checks user roles in JWT claims. Example:
```javascript
// Next.js middleware: /middleware.js
import { NextResponse } from 'next/server';
import { verifyToken } from '@/lib/auth';

export async function middleware(request) {
  const token = request.cookies.get('auth-token')?.value;
  const user = token ? await verifyToken(token) : null;
  if (!user || !user.roles.includes('admin')) {
    return NextResponse.redirect(new URL('/unauthorized', request.url));
  }
  return NextResponse.next();
}
```

**Security:**
- Rate limiting (10 attempts/minute) for login endpoints using Redis.
- CSRF protection via double-submit cookies.
- Environment variables for secrets (e.g., `NEXTAUTH_SECRET`, `DATABASE_URL`).
- Regular dependency updates (e.g., `next-auth@latest`).

**Deployment Checklist:**
1. Set up PostgreSQL (AWS RDS or Neon) and Redis (Upstash or AWS ElastiCache).
2. Configure OAuth apps in Google Cloud Console and GitHub Developer Settings.
3. Deploy Next.js app to Vercel with environment variables.
4. Enable HTTPS and set secure cookie flags.
5. Set up monitoring (e.g., Sentry for errors, Datadog for performance).

This flow reduces development time by ~80% compared to building from scratch, while ensuring compliance with OWASP Top 10 and GDPR.