Does Skene work with Next.js?

Yes! Skene is framework-agnostic and works with Next.js, Supabase, and your auth provider. The Skene SDK integrates with your existing codebase by analyzing your database schema, API routes, and authentication setup. After running `npx skene init`, Skene automatically detects your stack and generates the appropriate configuration.

Is the manual implementation code secure?

The manual code shown above is a simplified example and has several security concerns: it lacks proper input validation, doesn't handle SQL injection risks, and has no rate limiting. Additionally, the polling approach creates unnecessary database load. Skene handles all of these concerns automatically with built-in security best practices, proper error handling, and optimized queries.

How long does it take to implement Freemium Gating manually vs with Skene?

Implementing Freemium Gating manually typically takes 2-3 days of development time, including setting up workers, writing database queries, handling edge cases, and testing. With Skene, you can install the same functionality in under 5 minutes by copying the prompt into Cursor or Claude Code. Skene automatically generates the `skene.config.ts` file and integrates with your existing infrastructure.

How to Fix Freemium Feature Gating in Next.js + Paddle + Supabase Applications | Skene Growth Audit

What's Missing in Standard Next.js + Paddle + Supabase Architecture

Paddle handles subscriptions, but usage tracking is separate. You'd need to manually track feature usage in Supabase and correlate it with Paddle subscription status. No automatic usage-to-billing connection.

Standard Next.js + Paddle + Supabase Flow vs Optimized Skene Flow

Standard Flow

1

User subscribes via Paddle

2

Subscription status stored in Supabase

3

Features accessible but no usage limits enforced

Skene Flow

1

Track usage in Supabase 'subscriptions' and 'usage' tables

2

Detect when free tier user hits limit (e.g., 100 API calls)

3

Block feature access and trigger upgrade prompt email

4

Track conversion from free to paid

Visual comparison of the flows:

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How Skene Fixes This

The Skene infrastructure for Next.js + Paddle + Supabase tracks usage in Supabase and integrates with Paddle to enforce subscription limits. It automatically gates features and sends upgrade prompts when free tier limits are reached.

Implementation Comparison

Using Skene Infrastructure

Auto-managed state. Installed via Prompt.

Install via Prompt

cursor.mdc

@task: Initialize Skene.
@action: Analyze my local code, validating subscription via `npx skene login`, and generate `skene.config.ts` to implement the Freemium Gating pattern for Next.js + Paddle + Supabase.

Copy Skene Prompt for Cursor

Generated skene.config.ts

skene.config.ts

// skene.config.ts - The Automated Way
import { defineLoop } from '@skene/sdk';

export default defineLoop({
  type: 'freemium',
  opinion: 'Enforce usage limits for free tier users and trigger upgrade prompts',
  steps: [
    {
      trigger: {
        type: 'api',
        endpoint: '/api/features/*',
        method: 'POST'
      },
      condition: {
        type: 'usage',
        limit: {
          free: 100,
          paid: Infinity
        },
        period: '30d'
      },
      action: {
        type: 'block',
        message: 'You've reached your free tier limit. Upgrade to continue.',
        upgradePrompt: {
          type: 'email',
          provider: 'resend',
          template: 'upgrade_prompt'
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  recovery: {
    retries: 0 // No retries for blocking actions
  }
});