Candid for Next.js

Get Candid running with your Next.js project.

Install Candid

claude plugin marketplace add ron-myers/candid
claude plugin install candid@candid

Initialize Standards

/candid-init --template react

This generates a Technical.md with React and Next.js-specific rules.

Recommended Rules for Next.js

Add these to your Technical.md:

## Next.js
 
- API routes validate all request parameters
- getServerSideProps handles errors gracefully
- Pages use appropriate data fetching method (SSG vs SSR vs ISR)
- No client-side secrets exposed (use NEXT_PUBLIC_ prefix intentionally)
- Image component used for all images (not img tags)
- Dynamic imports used for heavy components
- Middleware handles authentication consistently

Focus Modes for Next.js

Before deploying to Vercel

/candid-review --focus security

Check for exposed secrets, API vulnerabilities, and authentication issues.

After adding new pages

/candid-review --focus performance

Ensure optimal data fetching and bundle size.

Run Your First Review

Make some changes and run:

/candid-review

Candid will analyze your Next.js code against your Technical.md standards.