nextjs16-proxy-middleware

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a guided approach to implementing the Next.js 16 proxy pattern to replace the legacy middleware.ts for route protection and authentication, simplifying secure routing in serverless environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Migration guidance: from middleware.ts to proxy.ts with minimal changes.
• Authentication & route protection: protect selected routes and manage login redirects.
• Matcher configuration examples: practical patterns to target app routes while excluding static assets.
• Migration-ready patterns: best practices for session handling and safe redirects in Next.js 16.

Quick Start

Add a proxy.ts with a proxy() export and a config.matcher to your Next.js project, then test protected routes by starting the dev server and hitting a guarded URL.