hono-middleware

Build and configure Hono middleware pipelines with built-in and custom middleware.

3|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-middleware
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Skill: hono-middleware
Source: https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills/tree/main/skills/hono/middleware
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lucasilverentand/skills --skill hono-middleware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a comprehensive guide to building and configuring Hono middleware, enabling consistent request processing, modular composition, and reusable patterns across Hono-based applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Logger, CORS, Secure Headers, CSRF, Basic and Bearer Authentication, JWT, Compress, ETag, Cache, Body Limit, Timeout, Request ID, Pretty JSON, IP Restriction
  • Inline and reusable middleware definitions, createMiddleware helper, and middleware factory patterns for scalable architectures
  • Error handling and middleware composition, including conditional middleware and multi-middleware orchestration across routes
  • Real-world use cases include building API gateways, feature-flagged endpoints, and secure, high-performance request pipelines

Quick Start

Start by creating a Hono app, apply built-in middleware, and compose custom middleware with app.use. Then add a simple secured route to verify the pipeline works end-to-end.

Frequently Asked Questions about hono-middleware

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compose Hono middleware for reusable request processing pipelines?▼

Compose Hono middleware using the createMiddleware helper and middleware factory patterns to build scalable, modular request processing pipelines with reusable inline definitions across routes.

What built-in Hono middleware is available for securing API endpoints?▼

Hono provides built-in middleware for securing API endpoints, including CORS, Secure Headers, CSRF, Basic and Bearer Authentication, JWT, and IP Restriction to protect routes and manage access control.

How do I handle errors in a Hono middleware pipeline?▼

Handle errors in a Hono middleware pipeline through robust error handling middleware composition, allowing centralized request and response interception to catch failures across various application architectures.

Can I apply conditional Hono middleware to specific routes?▼

Yes, you can apply conditional Hono middleware to specific routes using multi-middleware orchestration, enabling feature-flagged endpoints and custom request pipelines tailored to individual route requirements.

What's the best way to configure caching and compression in Hono web frameworks?▼

Configure caching and compression in Hono web frameworks by applying the built-in ETag, Cache, and Compress middleware to optimize response delivery and reduce payload sizes across request pipelines.

Does Hono middleware support performance optimizations like request timeouts and body limits?▼

Yes, Hono middleware supports performance optimizations through built-in Body Limit, Timeout, and Request ID middleware to control payload sizes, prevent hanging requests, and trace processing.