# nextjs-middleware-creator

Generates modular Next.js middleware and helper scripts for routing. It sets up JWT authentication, rate limiting, and security headers.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 381 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/nextjs-vercel/nextjs-middleware-creator.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
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## What it does

The command inspects the Next.js project, checking configuration files and auth libraries like NextAuth.js or Auth0. It creates a root `middleware.ts` and places helper utilities in `lib/middleware/`.

The authentication module uses `jose` to verify tokens against `JWT_SECRET`. It forwards user identifiers and roles downstream in headers. The rate limiter tracks client IP addresses with an in-memory `Map`.

Because in-memory counters reset on every deployment, production setups require switching the store to Redis.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command nextjs-vercel/nextjs-middleware-creator
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/nextjs-middleware-creator.md` — Call it with /nextjs-middleware-creator. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/nextjs-middleware-creator.md` — Call it with /prompts:nextjs-middleware-creator. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/nextjs-middleware-creator.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/nextjs-middleware-creator.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/nextjs-vercel/nextjs-middleware-creator.md

## When to use it
- configure route authentication with JWT validation via jose
- apply IP-based rate limiting to API routes
- inject security headers into Next.js responses
- split monolithic middleware into modular helper files

## Example prompts
- /nextjs-middleware-creator --auth --rate-limit
- Create Next.js middleware with JWT verification and security headers
- /nextjs-middleware-creator --redirect --rewrite

## Source text · nextjs-middleware-creator.md · MIT

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````text
---
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: "[middleware-type] [--auth] [--rate-limit] [--redirect] [--rewrite]"
description: Create optimized Next.js middleware with authentication, rate limiting, and routing logic
---

## Next.js Middleware Creator

**Middleware Type**: $ARGUMENTS

## Current Project Analysis

### Project Structure
- Next.js config: @next.config.js
- Existing middleware: @middleware.ts or @middleware.js (if exists)
- App directory: @app/ (if App Router)
- Auth configuration: @auth.config.ts or @lib/auth/ (if exists)

### Framework Detection
- Package.json: @package.json
- TypeScript config: @tsconfig.json (if exists)
- Authentication libraries: Detect NextAuth.js, Auth0, or custom auth

## Middleware Implementation Strategy

### 1. Middleware File Structure
Create comprehensive middleware at project root:
```
middleware.ts                 # Main middleware file
lib/middleware/              # Middleware utilities
├── auth.ts                  # Authentication middleware
├── rateLimit.ts            # Rate limiting logic
├── redirects.ts            # Redirect rules
├── rewrites.ts             # URL rewriting
├── cors.ts                 # CORS handling
├── security.ts             # Security headers
└── types.ts               # TypeScript types
```

### 2. Base Middleware Template
```typescript
// middleware.ts
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
import { authMiddleware } from './lib/middleware/auth';
import { rateLimitMiddleware } from './lib/middleware/rateLimit';
import { securityMiddleware } from './lib/middleware/security';
import { redirectMiddleware } from './lib/middleware/redirects';

export async function middleware(request: NextRequest) {
  const { pathname } = request.nextUrl;
  
  // Apply security headers first
  let response = await securityMiddleware(request);
  
  // Apply rate limiting
  const rateLimitResult = await rateLimitMiddleware(request);
  if (rateLimitResult) return rateLimitResult;
  
  // Handle authentication for protected routes
  if (isProtectedRoute(pathname)) {
    const authResult = await authMiddleware(request);
    if (authResult) return authResult;
  }
  
  // Handle redirects
  const redirectResult = await redirectMiddleware(request);
  if (redirectResult) return redirectResult;
  
  // Apply additional headers to response
  if (response) {
    return response;
  }
  
  return NextResponse.next();
}

function isProtectedRoute(pathname: string): boolean {
  const protectedPaths = ['/dashboard', '/admin', '/api/protected'];
  return protectedPaths.some(path => pathname.startsWith(path));
}

export const config = {
  matcher: [
    // Match all request paths except static files and images
    '/((?!_next/static|_next/image|favicon.ico|.*\\.(?:svg|png|jpg|jpeg|gif|webp)$).*)',
  ],
};
```

## Middleware Components

### 1. Authentication Middleware
```typescript
// lib/middleware/auth.ts
import { NextRequest, NextResponse } from 'next/server';
import { jwtVerify } from 'jose';

const JWT_SECRET = new TextEncoder().encode(
  process.env.JWT_SECRET || 'your-secret-key'
);

export async function authMiddleware(request: NextRequest) {
  try {
    // Get token from cookies or Authorization header
    const token = request.cookies.get('auth-token')?.value ||
      request.headers.get('authorization')?.replace('Bearer ', '');

    if (!token) {
      return redirectToLogin(request);
    }

    // Verify JWT token
    const { payload } = await jwtVerify(token, JWT_SECRET);
    
    // Add user info to headers for downstream use
    const response = NextResponse.next();
    response.headers.set('x-user-id', payload.sub as string);
    response.headers.set('x-user-role', payload.role as string);
    
    return response;
    
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Auth middleware error:', error);
    return redirectToLogin(request);
  }
}

function redirectToLogin(request: NextRequest) {
  const loginUrl = new URL('/login', request.url);
  loginUrl.searchParams.set('callbackUrl', request.url);
````
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