protect-route

Redirects users to the unified arcjet skill for route security protection.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Search Tags:#security #rate limiting #deprecated #route protection #bot detection #arcjet

One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/arcjet/arcjet-plugin --skill protect-route-arcjet

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Skill: protect-route
Source: https://github.com/arcjet/arcjet-plugin/tree/main/plugins/arcjet/skills/protect-route
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arcjet/arcjet-plugin --skill protect-route-arcjet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? This Skill previously added Arcjet security protection to server-side routes and endpoints, but it is now deprecated and exists only to redirect users to the unified `arcjet` skill, which covers both HTTP routes and non-HTTP code paths. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Deprecation Notice: Clearly informs users that this skill has been replaced by the unified `arcjet` skill. - Migration Guidance: Points users to the replacement skill covering rate limiting, bot detection, email validation, and abuse prevention. - Use Case: If you previously used this skill to protect an API endpoint, switch to the `arcjet` skill, which handles the same route protection plus tool calls, MCP handlers, and queue workers. ## Quick Start Ask your AI agent to use the arcjet skill to add rate limiting and bot detection to your server-side route instead of this deprecated skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about protect-route

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

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How do I add rate limiting to a server-side route with Arcjet?▼

Use the unified arcjet skill, which replaces this deprecated protect-route skill. It guides your AI agent through adding rate limiting, bot detection, and abuse prevention to HTTP routes and endpoints.

What replaced the protect-route skill?▼

The unified arcjet skill replaced protect-route. It covers the same HTTP route protection scope plus non-HTTP code paths such as tool calls, MCP handlers, and queue workers in a single skill.

Is the protect-route skill still maintained?▼

No, protect-route is deprecated and marked internal. Its documentation explicitly directs users to the arcjet skill, which is the maintained replacement for all route and code path protection.

Can the arcjet skill protect non-HTTP code like queue workers?▼

Yes, the arcjet skill covers non-HTTP code paths including tool calls, MCP handlers, and queue workers, in addition to the HTTP route protection that protect-route originally provided.