{"repo":"mehdikhody/svelte-guard","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/mehdikhody/svelte-guard","clone":"git clone https://github.com/mehdikhody/svelte-guard.git","description":"svelte-guard is a package designed to simplify the process of guarding protected routes in SvelteKit applications.","language":"TypeScript","stars":27,"topics":["authorization","guard","protected-routes","svelte","sveltekit"],"license":"MIT","category":"auth-billing-email","readme_excerpt":"SvelteGuard: Route Guards for SvelteKit svelte-guard is a lightweight, flexible package that simplifies route guarding in SvelteKit applications. It ensures only authorized users access protected routes, bolstering your app's security while reducing code duplication. By integrating guards directly into your route structure and leveraging SvelteKit's hooks, svelte-guard provides a seamless way to enforce access controls without the pitfalls of traditional layout-based approaches. Why Not Use Layouts for Authentication? While it might seem intuitive to handle authentication in a layout's server load function (e.g., for a group of admin routes), this approach has significant limitations. Layout load functions run in parallel with nested page load functions, meaning sensitive data might still be fetched before authentication fails. Additionally, during client-side navigation, layout checks aren't re-executed, potentially allowing unauthorized access if a session expires or changes. For instance: - Unauthorized users could trigger database queries, wasting resources or exposing data. - Client-side logouts (e.g., via another tab) don't invalidate cached routes, enabling continued access to protected pages. For a deeper explanation, watch this video: The Problem with Using Layouts for Auth. It highlights these issues and recommends alternatives like hooks for reliable guarding—exactly what svelte-guard provides. Features - Simple Setup: Define guards in dedicated files within your r","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/mehdikhody","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/mehdikhody/svelte-guard/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}