About next-firebase-auth-edge
Next.js developers looking to integrate Firebase authentication in their applications can significantly benefit from using the "next-firebase-auth-edge" npm package. This module is specifically designed for both Edge and server runtimes, ensuring that authentication processes are handled efficiently across different environments. It leverages the powerful features of Next.js, such as Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) and Server-Side Rendering (SSR), allowing developers to maintain optimal performance without compromising security. By incorporating Firebase's versatile authentication system, "next-firebase-auth-edge" enables seamless user sign-in experiences with support for multiple authentication providers including Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
To begin using this module in your Next.js project, simply run the command 'npm install next-firebase-auth-edge'. This installation process integrates the package into your project, setting up a robust authentication framework ready to be customized according to your specific requirements. Once installed, developers can easily configure the authentication settings to align with their application's architecture and user management policies. The package also includes hooks and higher-order components that make it easier to protect routes and manage authenticated user states throughout the application.
The "next-firebase-auth-edge" package is also compatible with the latest Next.js features, ensuring that developers have access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies for building modern web applications. Its compatibility with Edge functions allows for authentication logic to be executed closer to the user, reducing latency and improving the overall user experience. Developers can thus focus on creating dynamic, secure, and highly scalable applications without worrying about the intricacies of authentication mechanisms. With "next-firebase-auth-edge", managing user authentication in Next.js applications becomes more streamlined, secure, and efficient, making it an essential tool for developers aiming to enhance their web projects.
next-firebase-auth-edge
Next.js Firebase Authentication for Edge and server runtimes. Compatible with latest Next...
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Core dependencies of this npm package and its dev dependencies.
@changesets/cli, cookie, encoding, jose, @types/cookie, @types/jest, @types/node, @types/uuid, @typescript-eslint/eslint-plugin, @typescript-eslint/parser, dotenv, eslint, eslint-config-prettier, eslint-plugin-prettier, isomorphic-fetch, jest, jest-fetch-mock, next, prettier, ts-jest, typescript, uuid
Documentation
A README file for the next-firebase-auth-edge code repository. View Code
Next.js Firebase Authentication for Edge and Node.js runtimes. Use Firebase Authentication with latest Next.js features.
Example
The starter demo is available at next-firebase-auth-edge-starter.vercel.app
You can find source code for the demo in examples/next-typescript-starter
Guide
If you're new to Firebase or Next.js, you can follow this comprehensive, step-by-step guide on integrating Firebase Authentication with Next.js using next-firebase-auth-edge library:
https://hackernoon.com/using-firebase-authentication-with-the-latest-nextjs-features
Docs
Official library documentation can be found at https://next-firebase-auth-edge-docs.vercel.app
Why
Official firebase-admin library relies heavily on Node.js internal crypto library and primitives that are unavailable inside Next.js Edge Runtime.
This library aims to solve the problem of creating and verifying Custom ID Tokens using Web Crypto API available inside Edge runtimes.
Features
next-firebase-auth-edge is compatible with latest Next.js features, such as App Router or Server Components
To allow gradual adoption of latest Next.js features, next-firebase-auth-edge works interchangeably with getServerSideProps and legacy Api Routes
- Supports latest Next.js features
- Zero-bundle size
- Minimal configuration: In contrary to other libraries, you don't have to define your own API routes or update your
next.config.jsfile. All heavy lifting is done by the middleware. - Secure: Uses jose for JWT validation. Signs user cookies with rotating keys to mitigate the risk of cryptanalysis attacks
What's new in v1.4
handleInvalidTokenis now being called withInvalidTokenReasonto give developer more control over authentication flow- You can now use the library without providing service account credentials in authenticated Google Cloud Run environment
- You can now use the library in Firebase Hosting environment by changing
cookieNameto__session - You can enable debug mode in authentication middleware
Installation
With npm
npm install next-firebase-auth-edge
With yarn
yarn add next-firebase-auth-edge
With pnpm
pnpm add next-firebase-auth-edge