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Learn how to create a reusable CORS middleware for your Next.js application deployed on Vercel, avoiding repetitive header settings in every API request.
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Understanding CORS Errors in Next.js Applications

CORS, or Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, is a security feature implemented by web browsers that restricts web pages from making requests to a different domain than the one that served the web page. When developing applications, especially those using third-party APIs or deployed across different domains, CORS can become a challenge. One common issue developers encounter is the dreaded CORS error. If you have been tinkering with Next.js applications hosted on Vercel, you might have experienced this firsthand.

The Challenge

You might find yourself having to manually set CORS headers in each API endpoint to avoid CORS errors. Here’s a quick snippet of how such manual settings might look:

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While this works, it is not the most efficient or maintainable method. The need for a reusable CORS middleware is evident, as it saves time and reduces code duplication across your Next.js API routes.

Crafting a Reusable CORS Middleware

Instead of setting CORS headers manually in each handler, we can create a middleware that handles this for us. Below, we'll detail the steps to create a reusable CORS middleware in a Next.js application deployed on Vercel.

Step 1: Create the Middleware

First, you will need to create a new file where your CORS middleware will reside. For instance, utils/middleware.ts. In this file, we will use the popular cors package which simplifies handling CORS.

Here’s a basic implementation:

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Explanation of the Middleware

Cors: The Cors function initializes the settings for our CORS middleware, allowing GET, OPTIONS, and HEAD requests.

runMiddleware: This helper function runs the middleware created by the cors package and handles any errors that may occur during execution.

withCors: This higher-order function wraps around your Next.js API handlers. It runs the CORS middleware and manages pre-flight OPTIONS requests seamlessly.

Step 2: Utilizing the Middleware in API Routes

Now that we have our middleware set up, we can easily apply it to any of our API endpoints. Below is how you can use it with your API handlers:

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Benefits of This Approach

Cleaner Code: Less repetitive code means your API routes remain clean and understandable.

Easier Maintenance: If the CORS settings need modification, you only have to update the middleware.

Scalability: Adding CORS support for additional methods or routes can be done in a single location.

Conclusion

By implementing a reusable CORS middleware, you’ve successfully simplified your Next.js API management, enabling you to focus on building features without the overhead of repetitive CORS configurations. This approach not only contributes to cleaner code but also enhances the maintainability and scalability of your application.

CORS issues can be tricky, but with this reusable solution, you can ensure that your application remains robust and error-free even when deployed on platforms like Vercel.

Hope this post helps you in resolving any CORS-related challenges in your Next.js projects!