Frontend API Client with JWT Skill

When to Use This Skill

Use this conceptual skill when you need to implement a robust API client in Next.js that properly handles JWT tokens for authentication. This skill is appropriate for:

• Creating centralized API communication layer in Next.js applications
• Managing JWT-based authentication across multiple API endpoints
• Handling token expiration and refresh scenarios
• Standardizing error response parsing and handling
• Implementing secure API communication patterns

This skill should NOT be used for:

• Applications without JWT-based authentication
• Static sites without API communication needs
• Applications using alternative authentication methods (API keys, OAuth 2.0 client credentials, etc.)
• Simple applications with minimal API interaction

Prerequisites