auth0-quickstart

---
name: auth0-quickstart
description: >
license: Apache-2.0
---

# Auth0 Quickstart

Detect your framework and get started with Auth0 authentication.

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## Step 1: Detect Your Framework

**Run this command to identify your framework:**

```bash
# Check package.json dependencies (Node.js projects)
cat package.json | grep -E "react|next|vue|nuxt|angular|express|fastify|@nestjs|expo"

# Or check project files
ls -la | grep -E "angular.json|vue.config.js|next.config|app.json|Package.swift|build.gradle"
```

**Framework Detection Table:**

| Framework | Detection | Skill to Use |
|-----------|-----------|--------------|
| React (Vite/CRA) | `"react"` in package.json, no Next.js | `auth0-react` |
| Next.js | `"next"` in package.json | `auth0-nextjs` |
| Vue.js | `"vue"` in package.json, no Nuxt | `auth0-vue` |
| Nuxt | `"nuxt"` in package.json | `auth0-nuxt` |
| Angular | `angular.json` exists or `"@angular/core"` | `auth0-angular` |
| Express.js | `"express"` in package.json | `auth0-express` |
| Fastify (web app) | `"fastify"` in package.json, has `@fastify/view` | `auth0-fastify` |
| Fastify (API) | `"fastify"` in package.json, no view engine | `auth0-fastify-api` |
| React Native | `"react-native"` or `"expo"` in package.json | `auth0-react-native` |
| Flask | `"flask"` in requirements.txt, Pipfile, or pyproject.toml | `auth0-flask` |
| Node.js API | `"express-oauth2-jwt-bearer"` in package.json | `express-oauth2-jwt-bearer` |
| ASP.NET Core web app | `*.csproj` exists, has `Views/` or `Pages/` folder | `auth0-aspnetcore-authentication` |

**Don't see your framework?** See Tier 2 Frameworks below.

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## Step 2: Auth0 Account Setup

### Install Auth0 CLI

**macOS/Linux:**
```bash
brew install auth0/auth0-cli/auth0
```

**Windows:**
```bash
scoop install auth0
# Or: choco install auth0-cli
```

**Full installation guide:** See [CLI Reference](references/cli.md#installation)

### Login to Auth0

```bash
auth0 login
```

This opens your browser to authenticate with Auth0.

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## Step 3: Create Auth0 Application

Choose application type based on your framework:

**Single Page Applications (React, Vue, Angular):**
```bash
auth0 apps create --name "My App" --type spa \
  --auth-method None \
  --callbacks "http://localhost:3000" \
  --logout-urls "http://localhost:3000" \
  --metadata "created_by=agent_skills"
```

**Regular Web Apps (Next.js, Nuxt, Express, Fastify):**
```bash
auth0 apps create --name "My App" --type regular \
  --callbacks "http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback" \
  --logout-urls "http://localhost:3000" \
  --metadata "created_by=agent_skills"
```

**Native Apps (React Native):**
```bash
auth0 apps create --name "My App" --type native \
  --auth-method None \
  --callbacks "myapp://callback" \
  --logout-urls "myapp://logout" \
  --metadata "created_by=agent_skills"
```

**Get your credentials:**
```bash
auth0 apps list          # Find your app
auth0 apps show <app-id> # Get client ID and secret
```

**More CLI commands:** See [CLI Reference](references/cli.md)

### Apply Branding (Optional)

After creating your application, apply branding so the Auth0 Universal Login page matches your app:

```bash
auth0 ul update \
  --accent "#YOUR_BRAND_COLOR" \
  --background "#YOUR_BACKGROUND_COLOR" \
  --logo "https://your-app.com/logo.png" \
  --favicon "https://your-app.com/favicon.ico"
```

This ensures users see your app's branding on the login screen instead of the default Auth0 branding. You can also use the `acul-screen-generator` skill for full custom login screen design.

---

## Step 4: Use Framework-Specific Skill

Based on your framework detection, use the appropriate skill:

### Tier 1 Frameworks (Dedicated Skills)

**Frontend:**
- **`auth0-react`** - React SPAs (Vite, Create React App)
- **`auth0-nextjs`** - Next.js (App Router and Pages Router)
- **`auth0-vue`** - Vue.js 3 applications
- **`auth0-nuxt`** - Nuxt 3/4 applications
- **`auth0-angular`** - Angular 12+ applications

**Backend:**
- **`auth0-express`** - Express.js web applications
- **`auth0-flask`** - Flask web applications
- **`auth0-fastify`** - Fastify web applications
- **`auth0-fastify-api`** - Fastify API authentication
- **`express-oauth2-jwt-bearer`** - Node.js/Express API JWT Bearer validation
- **`auth0-aspnetcore-authentication`** - ASP.NET Core MVC, Razor Pages, Blazor Server web applications

**Mobile:**
- **`auth0-react-native`** - React Native and Expo (iOS/Android)

### Tier 2 Frameworks (Use Auth0 Docs)

Not yet available as separate skills. Use Auth0 documentation:

**Frontend:**
- [SvelteKit](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/sveltekit)
- [Remix](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/remix)

**Backend:**
- [FastAPI (Python)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/backend/python)
- [Django (Python)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/django)
- [Rails (Ruby)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/rails)
- [Laravel (PHP)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/laravel)
- [Go](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/golang)
- [Spring Boot](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/webapp/java-spring-boot)

**Mobile:**
- [iOS (Swift)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/native/ios-swift)
- [Android (Kotlin)](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/native/android)
- [Flutter](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart/native/flutter)

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## Migration from Other Providers

**Migrating from another auth provider?** Use the **`auth0-migration`** skill.

The migration skill covers:
- User export from Firebase, Cognito, Supabase, Clerk, etc.
- Bulk import to Auth0
- Code migration patterns (before/after examples)
- JWT validation updates
- Gradual migration strategies

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## Reference Documentation

### Environment Variables
Framework-specific environment variable setup:
- [Vite, Create React App, Angular](references/environments.md#single-page-applications-spas)
- [Next.js, Express](references/environments.md#server-side-applications)
- [React Native, Expo](references/environments.md#mobile-applications)

### Auth0 Concepts
Core concepts and troubleshooting:
- [Application Types](references/concepts.md#application-types)
- [Key Terms](references/concepts.md#key-terms)
- [OAuth Flows](references/concepts.md#oauth-flows)
- [Troubleshooting](references/concepts.md#troubleshooting)
- [Security Best Practices](references/concepts.md#security-best-practices)

### CLI Commands
Complete Auth0 CLI reference:
- [CLI Installation](references/cli.md#installation)
- [Creating Applications](references/cli.md#creating-applications)
- [User Management](references/cli.md#user-management)
- [Testing & Debugging](references/cli.md#testing--debugging)
- [Command Quick Reference](references/cli.md#command-quick-reference)

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## Common Mistakes

| Mistake | Fix |
|---------|-----|
| Wrong application type | SPAs need "Single Page Application", server apps need "Regular Web Application", mobile needs "Native" |
| Callback URL not configured | Add your app's callback URL to Allowed Callback URLs in Auth0 Dashboard |
| Using wrong credentials | Client Secret only needed for Regular Web Apps, not SPAs |
| Hardcoding credentials in code | Always use environment variables, never commit secrets to git |
| Not testing locally first | Set up localhost URLs in Auth0 before deploying to production |
| Mixing application types | Don't use SPA SDK for server-side apps or vice versa |

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## Related Skills

### Core Integration
- `auth0-migration` - Migrate from other auth providers

### SDK Skills
- `auth0-spa-js` - SPA integration
- `auth0-react` - React SPA integration
- `auth0-nextjs` - Next.js integration
- `auth0-vue` - Vue.js integration
- `auth0-nuxt` - Nuxt 3/4 integration
- `auth0-angular` - Angular integration
- `auth0-express` - Express.js integration
- `auth0-flask` - Flask web app integration
- `auth0-fastify` - Fastify web app integration
- `auth0-fastify-api` - Fastify API integration
- `express-oauth2-jwt-bearer` - Node.js/Express API JWT Bearer validation
- `auth0-react-native` - React Native CLI (bare workflow) integration
- `auth0-expo` - Expo (managed workflow) integration
- `auth0-android` - Android (Kotlin/Java) integration
- `auth0-swift` - iOS/macOS (Swift) integration
- `auth0-fastapi-api` - FastAPI API authentication
- `auth0-aspnetcore-authentication` - ASP.NET Core web app authentication
- `auth0-aspnetcore-api` - ASP.NET Core API authentication

### Advanced Features
- `auth0-mfa` - Multi-Factor Authentication

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## References

- [Auth0 Documentation](https://auth0.com/docs)
- [Auth0 Quickstart Guides](https://auth0.com/docs/quickstart)
- [Auth0 CLI Documentation](https://auth0.github.io/auth0-cli/)
- [Auth0 Community Forum](https://community.auth0.com/)