Add Authentication to Next.js App

Add authentication to a Next.js application

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What it does and how to use it

A /slash command, ready to use, that runs a general workflow in a single step.

Install the command (command above).
In Claude Code, type "/" followed by the command name.
Follow the instructions the command asks for and let it run.

Install (Claude Code)

mkdir -p .claude/commands && curl -fsSL https://doutorai.pt/data/lib/commands__davepoon-subagents__commands-add-auth.md -o .claude/commands/davepoon-subagents__commands-add-auth.md

Paste this command into the terminal, in your project folder, and the component installs automatically.

Content

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# Add Authentication to Next.js App

You are adding authentication to a Next.js application using Auth.js (NextAuth.js v5).

## Workflow

### Step 1: Assess Current State

1. Check if authentication already exists:
   - Look for `auth.ts` or `auth.config.ts`
   - Check for `next-auth` in `package.json`
   - Look for existing middleware

2. Identify database setup:
   - Check for Prisma schema
   - Identify existing User model

### Step 2: 

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