@arcjet/node

@arcjet/node

Arcjet helps developers protect their apps in just a few lines of code. Implement rate limiting, bot protection, email verification & defend against common attacks.

This is the Arcjet SDK for Node.js.

Looking for our Next.js framework SDK? Check out the @arcjet/next package.

Installation

npm install -S @arcjet/node

Rate limit example

The Arcjet rate limit example below applies a token bucket rate limit rule to a route where we identify the user based on their ID e.g. if they are logged in. The bucket is configured with a maximum capacity of 10 tokens and refills by 5 tokens every 10 seconds. Each request consumes 5 tokens.

import arcjet, { tokenBucket } from "@arcjet/node";
import http from "node:http";

const aj = arcjet({
  key: process.env.ARCJET_KEY!, // Get your site key from https://app.arcjet.com
  rules: [
    // Create a token bucket rate limit. Other algorithms are supported.
    tokenBucket({
      mode: "LIVE", // will block requests. Use "DRY_RUN" to log only
      characteristics: ["userId"], // track requests by a custom user ID
      refillRate: 5, // refill 5 tokens per interval
      interval: 10, // refill every 10 seconds
      capacity: 10, // bucket maximum capacity of 10 tokens
    }),
  ],
});

const server = http.createServer(async function (
  req: http.IncomingMessage,
  res: http.ServerResponse,
) {
  const userId = "user123"; // Replace with your authenticated user ID
  const decision = await aj.protect(req, { userId, requested: 5 }); // Deduct 5 tokens from the bucket
  console.log("Arcjet decision", decision);

  if (decision.isDenied()) {
    res.writeHead(429, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
    res.end(
      JSON.stringify({ error: "Too Many Requests", reason: decision.reason }),
    );
  } else {
    res.writeHead(200, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
    res.end(JSON.stringify({ message: "Hello world" }));
  }
});

server.listen(8000);

Shield example

Arcjet Shield protects your application against common attacks, including the OWASP Top 10. It’s enabled by default and runs on every request with negligible performance impact.

import arcjet from "@arcjet/node";
import http from "node:http";

const aj = arcjet({
  // Get your site key from https://app.arcjet.com
  // and set it as an environment variable rather than hard coding.
  // See: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/configuring/environment-variables
  key: process.env.ARCJET_KEY,
  rules: [], // Shield requires no rule configuration
});

const server = http.createServer(async function (
  req: http.IncomingMessage,
  res: http.ServerResponse,
) {
  const decision = await aj.protect(req);

  if (decision.isDenied()) {
    res.writeHead(403, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
    res.end(JSON.stringify({ error: "Forbidden" }));
  } else {
    res.writeHead(200, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
    res.end(JSON.stringify({ message: "Hello world" }));
  }
});

server.listen(8000);

License

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.