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Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2023-05-10

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

TL;DR

A demo showing how to personalize pre-built, cached Next.js pages in real time using Netlify Edge Functions, without rebuilding the page.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Edits cached pages live
      Runs at network edge
      Personalizes per user
    Tech stack
      Next.js
      Netlify Edge Functions
      Netlify CLI
    Use cases
      Geo-based pricing
      Personalized onboarding
      Region-based content
    Audience
      Next.js developers
      E-commerce teams
      SaaS platforms

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Show different prices or currencies to shoppers based on their geographic region.

REASON 2

Personalize a SaaS onboarding flow using visitor attributes at the edge.

REASON 3

Serve region-specific article recommendations on a static news page.

REASON 4

Modify a cached, pre-built Next.js page on the fly without a full rebuild.

What's in the stack?

Next.jsJavaScriptNetlify Edge Functions

How it stacks up

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LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2023-05-102016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Only works on Netlify, the Advanced Middleware feature isn't part of standard Next.js.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to set up Netlify Advanced Middleware to personalize a static Next.js page based on visitor geolocation.
Prompt 2
Walk me through cloning this demo, running it locally with the Netlify CLI, and editing the middleware file.
Prompt 3
Explain how Netlify Edge Functions intercept a cached Next.js response before it reaches the user.
Prompt 4
Help me adapt this demo's middleware to show different pricing per country on my own Next.js site.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is nextjs-advanced-middleware-on-netlify-demo?

A demo showing how to personalize pre-built, cached Next.js pages in real time using Netlify Edge Functions, without rebuilding the page.

What language is nextjs-advanced-middleware-on-netlify-demo written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes Next.js, JavaScript, Netlify Edge Functions.

Is nextjs-advanced-middleware-on-netlify-demo actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-05-10).

How hard is nextjs-advanced-middleware-on-netlify-demo to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is nextjs-advanced-middleware-on-netlify-demo for?

Mainly developer.

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