{"slug":"api-baas-supabase","title":"api-baas-supabase","summary":"Supabase backend-as-a-service — Auth, Database, Realtime, Storage, Edge Functions, RLS policies, typed client","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-29T15:27:54.152706Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/agents-inc/skills","stars":24,"forks":8,"license":"MIT","updatedAt":"2026-09-07T17:50:55Z"},"bodyHtml":"<hr>\n<h2>name: api-baas-supabase\ndescription: Supabase backend-as-a-service — Auth, Database, Realtime, Storage, Edge Functions, RLS policies, typed client</h2>\n<h1>Supabase Patterns</h1>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Quick Guide:</strong> Use Supabase as your backend-as-a-service for Postgres database, authentication, realtime subscriptions, file storage, and edge functions. Always use the typed client with <code>Database</code> generic, enable RLS on every table, and use the secret key only on the server.</p>\n</blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;critical_requirements&gt;</p>\n<h2>CRITICAL: Before Using This Skill</h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>All code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md</strong> (kebab-case, named exports, import ordering, <code>import type</code>, named constants)</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p><strong>(You MUST enable Row Level Security (RLS) on EVERY table in an exposed schema — no exceptions)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST use the <code>Database</code> generic type with <code>createClient&lt;Database&gt;()</code> for type-safe queries)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST NEVER expose the secret key in client-side code — use the publishable key in browsers, the secret key only on the server)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST use <code>(select auth.uid())</code> wrapped in a subquery inside RLS policies for performance)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST handle all Supabase responses with <code>{ data, error }</code> destructuring — never assume success)</strong></p>\n<p>&lt;/critical_requirements&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Auto-detection:</strong> Supabase, createClient, @supabase/supabase-js, @supabase/ssr, supabase-js, auth.uid(), RLS, row level security, realtime, postgres_changes, supabase.auth, supabase.from, supabase.storage, supabase.functions, supabase.channel, edge function, Deno.serve</p>\n<p><strong>When to use:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting up a Supabase client with TypeScript type safety</li>\n<li>Implementing authentication (email/password, OAuth, magic links, session management)</li>\n<li>Querying Postgres via the Supabase client (select, insert, update, delete, RPC)</li>\n<li>Writing Row Level Security policies for data access control</li>\n<li>Subscribing to database changes in real time</li>\n<li>Uploading and serving files from Supabase Storage</li>\n<li>Building serverless functions with Supabase Edge Functions (Deno)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key patterns covered:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Typed client setup with <code>Database</code> generic and environment variables</li>\n<li>Auth flows: sign up, sign in, OAuth, magic link, session refresh, <code>onAuthStateChange</code></li>\n<li>Database queries with filters, joins, RPC calls, and error handling</li>\n<li>RLS policies: <code>USING</code> vs <code>WITH CHECK</code>, <code>auth.uid()</code>, role-based access</li>\n<li>Realtime subscriptions via <code>channel().on('postgres_changes')</code></li>\n<li>Storage: upload, signed URLs, public URLs, bucket policies</li>\n<li>Edge Functions: <code>Deno.serve</code>, CORS headers, secrets, Supabase client in functions</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>When NOT to use:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct Postgres connections (use a database driver skill instead)</li>\n<li>Complex server-side ORM patterns (use a dedicated ORM skill)</li>\n<li>Non-Supabase authentication providers (use dedicated auth skills)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Detailed Resources:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>For decision frameworks and anti-patterns, see <a href=\"reference.md\">reference.md</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Client &amp; Queries:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/core.md\">examples/core.md</a> — Client setup, typed queries, error handling patterns</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Authentication:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/auth.md\">examples/auth.md</a> — Full auth flows, OAuth, magic links, session refresh, middleware protection</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Database:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/database.md\">examples/database.md</a> — Complex queries, joins, RPC, migrations, type generation</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Storage:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/storage.md\">examples/storage.md</a> — File upload, signed URLs, bucket policies, image transforms</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Edge Functions:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"examples/edge-functions.md\">examples/edge-functions.md</a> — Deno edge functions, <code>Deno.serve()</code>, CORS, secrets</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n\n<hr>\n\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;decision_framework&gt;</p>\n<h2>Decision Framework</h2>\n<h3>Which Supabase Key to Use</h3>\n<pre><code>Where is the code running?\n├─ Browser / Client-side → publishable key (RLS enforced)\n├─ Server / API route → publishable key + user JWT (RLS enforced per user)\n└─ Admin / Migration script → secret key (bypasses RLS)\n    └─ NEVER expose the secret key in client bundles\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Auth Method Selection</h3>\n<pre><code>What auth flow does the user need?\n├─ Email + Password → signInWithPassword\n├─ Social login (GitHub, Google, etc.) → signInWithOAuth\n├─ Passwordless email → signInWithOtp (magic link)\n├─ Phone + SMS → signInWithOtp (phone)\n└─ SSO / SAML → signInWithSSO (enterprise)\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Realtime vs Polling</h3>\n<pre><code>How fresh must the data be?\n├─ Instant (&lt; 1 second) → Realtime subscription (postgres_changes)\n├─ Near-instant (1-5 seconds) → Realtime subscription\n├─ Periodic (&gt; 5 seconds ok) → Polling with setInterval\n└─ On-demand (user refresh) → Re-fetch on action\n    └─ High-frequency updates (&gt; 100/sec)?\n        ├─ YES → Polling or batch (Realtime has per-subscriber checks)\n        └─ NO → Realtime is fine\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Storage: Public vs Private Buckets</h3>\n<pre><code>Who should access the files?\n├─ Anyone (public assets, avatars) → Public bucket + getPublicUrl()\n├─ Authenticated users only → Private bucket + createSignedUrl()\n├─ Specific users (own files) → Private bucket + RLS on storage.objects\n└─ Server-only processing → secret key for upload/download\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Edge Functions vs Client Queries</h3>\n<pre><code>Does the operation need server-side logic?\n├─ Simple CRUD → Client query with RLS (no edge function needed)\n├─ Multi-step / transactional → Edge function or Postgres function (RPC)\n├─ Third-party API call → Edge function\n├─ Webhook receiver → Edge function\n└─ Heavy computation → Edge function with EdgeRuntime.waitUntil() for background work\n</code></pre>\n<p>&lt;/decision_framework&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;red_flags&gt;</p>\n<h2>RED FLAGS</h2>\n<p><strong>High Priority Issues:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Missing RLS on tables</strong> — Any table without RLS in an exposed schema is completely open to the public. In January 2025, 170+ apps were found with exposed databases due to missing RLS (CVE-2025-48757).</li>\n<li><strong>Secret key in client code</strong> — The secret key (formerly <code>service_role</code> key) bypasses all RLS. Exposing it in browser bundles gives every user full admin database access.</li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring <code>{ data, error }</code> returns</strong> — Accessing <code>data</code> without checking <code>error</code> leads to runtime crashes when operations fail.</li>\n<li><strong>Using <code>auth.jwt() -&gt;&gt; 'user_metadata'</code> in RLS policies</strong> — <code>user_metadata</code> is modifiable by authenticated users via <code>updateUser()</code>. Never use it for access control decisions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Medium Priority Issues:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using <code>FOR ALL</code> in RLS policies</strong> — Separate into <code>SELECT</code>, <code>INSERT</code>, <code>UPDATE</code>, <code>DELETE</code> policies for clarity and auditability.</li>\n<li><strong>Bare <code>auth.uid()</code> in policies without subquery</strong> — Wrap in <code>(select auth.uid())</code> for up to 94-99% performance improvement per Supabase benchmarks.</li>\n<li><strong>Not specifying <code>to authenticated</code> or <code>to anon</code> in policies</strong> — Without a role, policies apply to all roles, which may expose data unintentionally.</li>\n<li><strong>Using <code>select(\"*\")</code> everywhere</strong> — Fetches all columns including sensitive data. Select only the columns you need.</li>\n<li><strong>Deprecated <code>serve</code> import in Edge Functions</strong> — <code>import { serve } from \"https://deno.land/std/http/server.ts\"</code> is deprecated. Use <code>Deno.serve()</code>.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Common Mistakes:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not adding <code>.select()</code> after <code>.insert()</code> or <code>.update()</code></strong> — Without <code>.select()</code>, these methods return no data (only <code>null</code>).</li>\n<li><strong>Missing CORS headers in Edge Functions</strong> — Browser requests fail without proper CORS headers and OPTIONS handling.</li>\n<li><strong>Not unsubscribing from Realtime channels</strong> — Leaks WebSocket connections and can cause memory issues.</li>\n<li><strong>Using bare specifiers in Edge Functions</strong> — <code>import { createClient } from \"@supabase/supabase-js\"</code> fails in Deno. Use <code>npm:@supabase/supabase-js@2</code>.</li>\n<li><strong>Using <code>getSession()</code> to verify auth</strong> — <code>getSession()</code> reads from local storage and can be tampered with. Use <code>getUser()</code> for secure server-side verification.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Gotchas &amp; Edge Cases:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Realtime DELETE events cannot be filtered</strong> — All deletes for a subscribed table are received regardless of filter.</li>\n<li><strong>Realtime requires <code>replica identity full</code> for old record data</strong> — By default, UPDATE and DELETE payloads only include the new record. Set <code>alter table X replica identity full</code> to access <code>payload.old</code>.</li>\n<li><strong>RLS policies are not applied to Realtime DELETE events</strong> — Be cautious about what information DELETE events expose.</li>\n<li><strong><code>onAuthStateChange</code> fires on tab focus</strong> — <code>SIGNED_IN</code> events fire when a browser tab regains focus, not just on actual sign-in.</li>\n<li><strong>Do NOT call Supabase methods inside <code>onAuthStateChange</code> callback</strong> — This can cause deadlocks. Use <code>setTimeout(..., 0)</code> to defer.</li>\n<li><strong>Signed URLs expire</strong> — <code>createSignedUrl()</code> URLs expire after the specified duration. Signed upload URLs expire after 2 hours.</li>\n<li><strong>Public bucket URLs bypass RLS</strong> — Files in public buckets are accessible to anyone with the URL, regardless of policies.</li>\n<li><strong>Edge Function cold starts</strong> — First invocation after idle period has additional latency. Design \"fat functions\" (fewer, larger functions) to minimize cold starts.</li>\n<li><strong>Edge Functions: file writes only on <code>/tmp</code></strong> — The <code>/tmp</code> directory is the only writable path in edge functions.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&lt;/red_flags&gt;</p>\n<hr>\n<p>&lt;critical_reminders&gt;</p>\n<h2>CRITICAL REMINDERS</h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>All code must follow project conventions in CLAUDE.md</strong> (kebab-case, named exports, import ordering, <code>import type</code>, named constants)</p>\n</blockquote>\n<p><strong>(You MUST enable Row Level Security (RLS) on EVERY table in an exposed schema — no exceptions)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST use the <code>Database</code> generic type with <code>createClient&lt;Database&gt;()</code> for type-safe queries)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST NEVER expose the secret key in client-side code — use the publishable key in browsers, the secret key only on the server)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST use <code>(select auth.uid())</code> wrapped in a subquery inside RLS policies for performance)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>(You MUST handle all Supabase responses with <code>{ data, error }</code> destructuring — never assume success)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Failure to follow these rules will create security vulnerabilities, type-unsafe queries, and silent runtime failures.</strong></p>\n<p>&lt;/critical_reminders&gt;</p>\n","files":[{"path":"examples/auth.md","sizeBytes":9517,"isText":true},{"path":"examples/core.md","sizeBytes":7328,"isText":true},{"path":"examples/database.md","sizeBytes":12505,"isText":true},{"path":"examples/edge-functions.md","sizeBytes":12721,"isText":true},{"path":"examples/storage.md","sizeBytes":8597,"isText":true},{"path":"reference.md","sizeBytes":8299,"isText":true},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":16294,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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