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Next.js 16 renamed middleware.ts to proxy.ts
If you're planning to upgrade to Next.js 16, heads up.
middleware.ts is now proxy.ts.
The Next.js team renamed it to better describe what it actually does. It sits at the network boundary and intercepts requests before they reach your app.
It also runs on Node.js runtime now, not Edge.
The migration is simple: → Rename middleware.ts to proxy.ts → Rename your exported function to proxy → Your logic stays the same
middleware.ts still works for now but it's deprecated and will be removed in a future version
Small change, easy to miss. Just wanted to put it on your radar
More details here: https://nextjs.org/blog/next-16
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