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Features include email/password authentication with verification, OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, Discord, etc.), two-factor authentication (TOTP, SMS), passkeys/WebAuthn support, session management, role-based access control (RBAC), rate limiting, and database adapters. Use when adding authentication to applications, implementing OAuth flows, setting up 2FA/MFA, managing user sessions, configuring authorization rules, or building secure authentication systems for web applications.\nlicense: MIT\nversion: 2.0.0</h2>\n<h1>Better Auth Skill</h1>\n<p>Better Auth is comprehensive, framework-agnostic authentication/authorization framework for TypeScript with built-in email/password, social OAuth, and powerful plugin ecosystem for advanced features.</p>\n<h2>When to Use</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Implementing auth in TypeScript/JavaScript applications</li>\n<li>Adding email/password or social OAuth authentication</li>\n<li>Setting up 2FA, passkeys, magic links, advanced auth features</li>\n<li>Building multi-tenant apps with organization support</li>\n<li>Managing sessions and user lifecycle</li>\n<li>Working with any framework (Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Remix, Astro, Hono, Express, etc.)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Quick Start</h2>\n<h3>Installation</h3>\n<pre><code>npm install better-auth\n# or pnpm/yarn/bun add better-auth\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Environment Setup</h3>\n<p>Create <code>.env</code>:</p>\n<pre><code>BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=&lt;generated-secret-32-chars-min&gt;\nBETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Basic Server Setup</h3>\n<p>Create <code>auth.ts</code> (root, lib/, utils/, or under src/app/server/):</p>\n<pre><code>import { betterAuth } from \"better-auth\";\n\nexport const auth = betterAuth({\n  database: {\n    // See references/database-integration.md\n  },\n  emailAndPassword: {\n    enabled: true,\n    autoSignIn: true\n  },\n  socialProviders: {\n    github: {\n      clientId: process.env.GITHUB_CLIENT_ID!,\n      clientSecret: process.env.GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET!,\n    }\n  }\n});\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Database Schema</h3>\n<pre><code>npx @better-auth/cli generate  # Generate schema/migrations\nnpx @better-auth/cli migrate   # Apply migrations (Kysely only)\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Mount API Handler</h3>\n<p><strong>Next.js App Router:</strong></p>\n<pre><code>// app/api/auth/[...all]/route.ts\nimport { auth } from \"@/lib/auth\";\nimport { toNextJsHandler } from \"better-auth/next-js\";\n\nexport const { POST, GET } = toNextJsHandler(auth);\n</code></pre>\n<p><strong>Other frameworks:</strong> See references/email-password-auth.md#framework-setup</p>\n<h3>Client Setup</h3>\n<p>Create <code>auth-client.ts</code>:</p>\n<pre><code>import { createAuthClient } from \"better-auth/client\";\n\nexport const authClient = createAuthClient({\n  baseURL: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_BETTER_AUTH_URL || \"http://localhost:3000\"\n});\n</code></pre>\n<h3>Basic Usage</h3>\n<pre><code>// Sign up\nawait authClient.signUp.email({\n  email: \"user@example.com\",\n  password: \"secure123\",\n  name: \"John Doe\"\n});\n\n// Sign in\nawait authClient.signIn.email({\n  email: \"user@example.com\",\n  password: \"secure123\"\n});\n\n// OAuth\nawait authClient.signIn.social({ provider: \"github\" });\n\n// Session\nconst { data: session } = authClient.useSession(); // React/Vue/Svelte\nconst { data: session } = await authClient.getSession(); // Vanilla JS\n</code></pre>\n<h2>Feature Selection Matrix</h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature</th>\n<th>Plugin Required</th>\n<th>Use Case</th>\n<th>Reference</th>\n</tr>\n</thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Email/Password</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>Basic auth</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/email-password-auth.md\">email-password-auth.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OAuth (GitHub, Google, etc.)</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>Social login</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/oauth-providers.md\">oauth-providers.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Email Verification</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>Verify email addresses</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/email-password-auth.md#email-verification\">email-password-auth.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Password Reset</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>Forgot password flow</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/email-password-auth.md#password-reset\">email-password-auth.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Two-Factor Auth (2FA/TOTP)</td>\n<td>Yes (<code>twoFactor</code>)</td>\n<td>Enhanced security</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#two-factor-authentication\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Passkeys/WebAuthn</td>\n<td>Yes (<code>passkey</code>)</td>\n<td>Passwordless auth</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#passkeys-webauthn\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Magic Link</td>\n<td>Yes (<code>magicLink</code>)</td>\n<td>Email-based login</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#magic-link\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Username Auth</td>\n<td>Yes (<code>username</code>)</td>\n<td>Username login</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/email-password-auth.md#username-authentication\">email-password-auth.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organizations/Multi-tenant</td>\n<td>Yes (<code>organization</code>)</td>\n<td>Team/org features</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#organizations\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Rate Limiting</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>Prevent abuse</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#rate-limiting\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Session Management</td>\n<td>No (built-in)</td>\n<td>User sessions</td>\n<td><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md#session-management\">advanced-features.md</a></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h2>Auth Method Selection Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Choose Email/Password when:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building standard web app with traditional auth</li>\n<li>Need full control over user credentials</li>\n<li>Targeting users who prefer email-based accounts</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Choose OAuth when:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want quick signup with minimal friction</li>\n<li>Users already have social accounts</li>\n<li>Need access to social profile data</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Choose Passkeys when:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want passwordless experience</li>\n<li>Targeting modern browsers/devices</li>\n<li>Security is top priority</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Choose Magic Link when:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want passwordless without WebAuthn complexity</li>\n<li>Targeting email-first users</li>\n<li>Need temporary access links</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Combine Multiple Methods when:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want flexibility for different user preferences</li>\n<li>Building enterprise apps with various auth requirements</li>\n<li>Need progressive enhancement (start simple, add more options)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Core Architecture</h2>\n<p>Better Auth uses client-server architecture:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Server</strong> (<code>better-auth</code>): Handles auth logic, database ops, API routes</li>\n<li><strong>Client</strong> (<code>better-auth/client</code>): Provides hooks/methods for frontend</li>\n<li><strong>Plugins</strong>: Extend both server/client functionality</li>\n</ol>\n<h2>Implementation Checklist</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Install <code>better-auth</code> package</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Set environment variables (SECRET, URL)</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Create auth server instance with database config</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Run schema migration (<code>npx @better-auth/cli generate</code>)</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Mount API handler in framework</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Create client instance</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Implement sign-up/sign-in UI</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Add session management to components</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Set up protected routes/middleware</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Add plugins as needed (regenerate schema after)</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Test complete auth flow</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Configure email sending (verification/reset)</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Enable rate limiting for production</li>\n<li><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\"> Set up error handling</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Reference Documentation</h2>\n<h3>Core Authentication</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"./references/email-password-auth.md\">Email/Password Authentication</a> - Email/password setup, verification, password reset, username auth</li>\n<li><a href=\"./references/oauth-providers.md\">OAuth Providers</a> - Social login setup, provider configuration, token management</li>\n<li><a href=\"./references/database-integration.md\">Database Integration</a> - Database adapters, schema setup, migrations</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Advanced Features</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"./references/advanced-features.md\">Advanced Features</a> - 2FA/MFA, passkeys, magic links, organizations, rate limiting, session management</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Scripts</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><code>scripts/better_auth_init.py</code> - Initialize Better Auth configuration with interactive setup</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Docs: <a href=\"https://www.better-auth.com/docs\">https://www.better-auth.com/docs</a></li>\n<li>GitHub: <a href=\"https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth\">https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth</a></li>\n<li>Plugins: <a href=\"https://www.better-auth.com/docs/plugins\">https://www.better-auth.com/docs/plugins</a></li>\n<li>Examples: <a 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