Better Auth Configuration

Instructions

1. Create Better Auth configuration:

   • Set up main auth instance with appropriate options
   • Configure OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
   • Define session management settings
   • Configure cookie settings and security options
   • Set up email/password authentication if needed

2. Follow Better Auth documentation:

   • Retrieve latest official documentation via Context7 MCP
   • Follow recommended security practices
   • Use proper TypeScript configuration
   • Include proper error handling

3. Configure frontend integration:

   • Set up client-side configuration
   • Configure authentication hooks
   • Set up provider wrappers
   • Include proper type definitions

4. Configure backend integration:

   • Set up server-side configuration
   • Define middleware for protected routes
   • Configure API route protection
   • Include proper session validation

5. Security considerations:

   • Use secure cookie settings
   • Configure proper CORS settings
   • Set up rate limiting if needed
   • Include proper error handling

Examples

Input: "Configure Better Auth with Google OAuth and JWT sessions" Output: Creates configuration with:

import { betterAuth } from 'better-auth'

export const auth = betterAuth({
  database: {
    provider: 'drizzle',
    url: process.env.DATABASE_URL!,
  },
  socialProviders: {
    google: {
      clientId: process.env.GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID!,
      clientSecret: process.env.GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET!,
    },
  },
  session: {
    expires: 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000, // 7 days
    generateId: () => crypto.randomUUID(),
  },
})