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概述

Better Auth Adapter 为 Dodo Payments 提供:
  • 注册时自动创建客户
  • 结账会话(首选)与产品 slug 映射
  • 自助客户门户
  • 用于基于使用量计费的计量使用摄取和报告端点
  • 实时 webhook 事件处理和签名验证
  • 完全支持 TypeScript
您需要一个 Dodo Payments 账户和 API 密钥才能使用此集成。

先决条件

  • Node.js 20+
  • 访问您的 Dodo Payments 仪表板
  • 使用 better-auth 的现有项目

安装

1

安装依赖

在项目根目录中运行以下命令:
npm install @dodopayments/better-auth dodopayments better-auth zod
所有必需的包现在已安装。

设置

1

配置环境变量

将这些添加到您的 .env 文件中:
DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
切勿将 API 密钥或机密提交到版本控制中。
2

设置服务器端集成

创建或更新 src/lib/auth.ts
import { betterAuth } from "better-auth";
import {
  dodopayments,
  checkout,
  portal,
  webhooks,
  usage,
} from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
import DodoPayments from "dodopayments";

export const dodoPayments = new DodoPayments({
  bearerToken: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY!,
  environment: "test_mode", // or "live_mode" for production
});

export const { auth, endpoints, client } = BetterAuth({
  plugins: [
    dodopayments({
      client: dodoPayments,
      createCustomerOnSignUp: true,
      use: [
        checkout({
          products: [
            {
              productId: "pdt_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
              slug: "premium-plan",
            },
          ],
          successUrl: "/dashboard/success",
          authenticatedUsersOnly: true,
        }),
        portal(),
        webhooks({
          webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
          onPayload: async (payload) => {
            console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
          },
        }),
        usage(),
      ],
    }),
  ],
});
environment 设置为 live_mode 以用于生产环境。
3

设置客户端集成

创建或更新 src/lib/auth-client.ts
import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
import { dodopaymentsClient } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";

export const authClient = createAuthClient({
  baseURL: process.env.BETTER_AUTH_URL || "http://localhost:3000",
  plugins: [dodopaymentsClient()],
});

使用示例

对于新的集成,首选使用 authClient.dodopayments.checkoutSession。 传统的 checkout 方法已被弃用,仅保留以支持向后兼容。

创建结账会话(首选)

const { data: session, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.checkoutSession({
  // Option A: use a configured slug
  slug: "premium-plan",

// Your internal id for reference
referenceId: "order_123",
});

if (session) {
window.location.href = session.url;
}

与传统的 checkout 方法不同,checkoutSession 不需要提前提供账单信息,因为它将在结账页面从用户那里获取。 您仍然可以通过在参数中传递 billing 键来覆盖它。
与传统的 checkout 方法类似,checkoutSession 从客户的 better-auth 会话中获取客户的电子邮件和姓名, 但是,您可以通过传递包含电子邮件和姓名的 customer 对象来覆盖它。
您可以在参数中传递与 创建结账会话 端点请求体相同的选项。
返回 URL 来自服务器插件中配置的 successUrl。 您无需在客户端有效负载中包含 return_url

传统结账(已弃用)

authClient.dodopayments.checkout 方法已弃用。 对于新的实现,请使用 checkoutSession
const { data: checkout, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.checkout({
  slug: "premium-plan",
  customer: {
    email: "[email protected]",
    name: "John Doe",
  },
  billing: {
    city: "San Francisco",
    country: "US",
    state: "CA",
    street: "123 Market St",
    zipcode: "94103",
  },
  referenceId: "order_123",
});

if (checkout) {
  window.location.href = checkout.url;
}

访问客户门户

const { data: customerPortal, error } =
  await authClient.dodopayments.customer.portal();
if (customerPortal && customerPortal.redirect) {
  window.location.href = customerPortal.url;
}

列出客户数据

// Get subscriptions
const { data: subscriptions, error } =
  await authClient.dodopayments.customer.subscriptions.list({
    query: {
      limit: 10,
      page: 1,
      status: "active",
    },
  });

// Get payment history
const { data: payments, error } =
  await authClient.dodopayments.customer.payments.list({
    query: {
      limit: 10,
      page: 1,
      status: "succeeded",
    },
  });

跟踪计量使用

在服务器上启用 usage() 插件以捕获计量事件,并让客户检查他们的基于使用量的计费。
  • authClient.dodopayments.usage.ingest 为已登录、电子邮件已验证的用户摄取事件。
  • authClient.dodopayments.usage.meters.list 列出与该客户订阅相关的最近使用情况。
// Record a metered event (e.g., an API request)
const { error: ingestError } = await authClient.dodopayments.usage.ingest({
  event_id: crypto.randomUUID(),
  event_name: "api_request",
  metadata: {
    route: "/reports",
    method: "GET",
  },
  // Optional Date; defaults to now if omitted
  timestamp: new Date(),
});

if (ingestError) {
  console.error("Failed to record usage", ingestError);
}

// List recent usage for the current customer
const { data: usage, error: usageError } =
  await authClient.dodopayments.usage.meters.list({
    query: {
      page_size: 20,
      meter_id: "mtr_yourMeterId", // optional
    },
  });

if (usage?.items) {
  usage.items.forEach((event) => {
    console.log(event.event_name, event.timestamp, event.metadata);
  });
}
在摄取使用时,时间戳早于一小时或超过五分钟的未来时间将被拒绝。
如果在列出使用计量时省略 meter_id,将返回与客户订阅相关的所有计量。

Webhooks

Webhooks 插件处理来自 Dodo Payments 的实时支付事件,并进行安全的签名验证。 默认端点是 /api/auth/dodopayments/webhooks
1

生成并设置 webhook 密钥

为您的端点 URL(例如 https://<your-domain>/api/auth/dodopayments/webhooks)在 Dodo Payments 仪表板中生成 webhook 密钥,并将其设置在您的 .env 文件中:
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
2

处理 webhook 事件

示例处理程序:
webhooks({
  webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
  onPayload: async (payload) => {
    console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
  },
});

支持的 Webhook 事件处理程序

onPayload?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentSucceeded?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentProcessing?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onRefundSucceeded?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onRefundFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeOpened?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeExpired?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeAccepted?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeChallenged?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeWon?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeLost?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionActive?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionOnHold?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionRenewed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionPlanChanged?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionExpired?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onLicenseKeyCreated?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;

配置参考

  • client(必需):DodoPayments 客户端实例 - createCustomerOnSignUp(可选):在用户注册时自动创建客户 - use(必需):要启用的插件数组(结账、门户、使用、webhooks)
  • products:产品数组或返回产品的异步函数 - successUrl:成功支付后重定向的 URL - authenticatedUsersOnly:要求用户身份验证(默认:false)

故障排除与提示

  • 无效的 API 密钥:仔细检查您的 DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY.env 中。 - Webhook 签名不匹配:确保 webhook 密钥与 Dodo Payments 仪表板中设置的密钥匹配。 - 客户未创建:确认 createCustomerOnSignUp 设置为 true
  • 对所有机密和密钥使用环境变量。 - 在切换到 live_mode 之前,在 test_mode 中进行测试。 - 记录 webhook 事件以进行调试和审计。

LLMs 提示

You are a skilled developer helping to integrate the @dodopayments/better-auth adapter into a typescript web application with better-auth. This adapter enables seamless payment processing through Dodo Payments with automatic customer management, checkout flows, and webhook handling.
STAGE 1: BASIC SETUP
This stage covers the foundational setup needed before implementing any plugins. Complete this stage first.
STEP 1: Installation
Install the required dependencies:
npm install @dodopayments/better-auth dodopayments better-auth zod
STEP 2: Environment Variables Setup
You will need to complete these external setup tasks. I will provide you with a TODO list for the actions you need to take outside of the code:
TODO LIST FOR USER:
1. Generate Dodo Payments API Key:
   - Go to your Dodo Payments Dashboard > Developer > API Keys
   - Create a new API key (or use existing)
   - Copy the API key value
   - Set environment variable: DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
2. Generate Better Auth Secret:
   - Generate a random secret key (32+ characters)
   - Set environment variable: BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
3. Set Application URL:
   - For development: BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
   - For production: BETTER_AUTH_URL=https://your-domain.com
4. Webhook Secret (only if implementing webhooks plugin):
   - This will be provided after you specify your domain name in Stage 2
   - Set environment variable: DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
Add these environment variables to your .env file:
DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
STEP 3: Server Configuration
Create or update your better-auth setup file (src/lib/auth.ts):
import { BetterAuth } from "better-auth";
import { dodopayments } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
import DodoPayments from "dodopayments";
// Create DodoPayments client
export const dodoPayments = new DodoPayments({
  bearerToken: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY!,
  environment: "test_mode", // Change to "live_mode" for production
});
// Configure better-auth with dodopayments adapter
export const { auth, endpoints, client } = BetterAuth({
  plugins: [
    dodopayments({
      client: dodoPayments,
      createCustomerOnSignUp: true, // Auto-create customers on signup
      use: [], // We'll add plugins here in Stage 2
    }),
  ],
});
STEP 4: Client Configuration
Create or update your auth client file (src/lib/auth-client.ts):
import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
import { dodopaymentsClient } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
export const authClient = createAuthClient({
  baseURL: process.env.BETTER_AUTH_URL || "http://localhost:3000",
  plugins: [dodopaymentsClient()],
});
STAGE 2: PLUGIN IMPLEMENTATION
After completing Stage 1, you can selectively implement any of these plugins based on your needs. Each plugin is independent and can be added or removed as needed.
PLUGIN SELECTION:
Before implementing any plugins, ask the user which plugins they want to implement:
"Which plugins would you like to implement? You can choose any combination of:
1. CHECKOUT - Enables secure payment processing and checkout flows
2. PORTAL - Provides customer self-service portal for subscriptions and payments
3. USAGE - Tracks metered events and exposes usage history for billing beyond included allowances
4. WEBHOOKS - Handles real-time payment events from Dodo Payments
Please specify which plugins you want (e.g., 'checkout and usage', 'all four', 'just portal', etc.)"
If the user doesn't respond or you cannot prompt the user, implement all four plugins by default.
Based on the user's selection, implement only the requested plugins from the sections below:
CHECKOUT PLUGIN
Purpose: Enables secure payment processing using Checkout Sessions (preferred) with product slug mapping. A legacy checkout endpoint is also exposed for backward compatibility but is deprecated.
SETUP TODO LIST FOR USER:
1. Create products in Dodo Payments Dashboard:
   - Go to Dodo Payments Dashboard > Products
   - Create your products (e.g., subscription plans, one-time purchases)
   - Copy each product ID (starts with "pdt_")
   - Note down the product names for creating friendly slugs
2. Plan your checkout URLs:
   - Decide on your success URL (e.g., "/dashboard/success", "/thank-you")
   - Ensure this URL exists in your application
Configuration:
Add checkout to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, checkout } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
Add checkout plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
  checkout({
    products: [
      {
        productId: "pdt_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", // Your actual product ID from Dodo Payments
        slug: "premium-plan", // Friendly slug for checkout
      },
      // Add more products as needed
    ],
    successUrl: "/dashboard/success", // Your success page URL
    authenticatedUsersOnly: true, // Require login for checkout
  }),
],
Usage Example (Preferred - Checkout Sessions):
const { data: session, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.checkoutSession({
  // Use the slug from your configuration OR provide product_cart directly
  slug: "premium-plan",
  // product_cart: [{ product_id: "pdt_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", quantity: 1 }],
  referenceId: "order_123", // Optional reference
});
if (session) {
  window.location.href = session.url;
}

Deprecated (Legacy Checkout):
const { data: checkout, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.checkout({
  slug: "premium-plan",
  customer: {
    email: "[email protected]",
    name: "John Doe",
  },
  billing: {
    city: "San Francisco",
    country: "US",
    state: "CA",
    street: "123 Market St",
    zipcode: "94103",
  },
});
if (checkout) {
  window.location.href = checkout.url;
}
Options:
- products: Array of products or async function returning products
- successUrl: URL to redirect after successful payment
- authenticatedUsersOnly: Require user authentication (default: false)
PORTAL PLUGIN
Purpose: Provides customer self-service capabilities for managing subscriptions and viewing payment history.
Configuration:
Add portal to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, portal } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
Add portal plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
  portal(),
],
Usage Examples:
// Access customer portal
const { data: customerPortal, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.customer.portal();
if (customerPortal && customerPortal.redirect) {
  window.location.href = customerPortal.url;
}
// List customer subscriptions
const { data: subscriptions, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.customer.subscriptions.list({
  query: {
    limit: 10,
    page: 1,
    active: true,
  },
});
// List customer payments
const { data: payments, error } = await authClient.dodopayments.customer.payments.list({
  query: {
    limit: 10,
    page: 1,
    status: "succeeded",
  },
});
Note: All portal methods require user authentication.

USAGE PLUGIN (METERED BILLING)
Purpose: Records metered events (like API requests) for usage-based plans and surfaces recent usage history per customer.

SETUP TODO LIST FOR USER:
1. Create or identify usage meters in the Dodo Payments Dashboard:
   - Dashboard > Usage > Meters
   - Copy the meter IDs (prefixed with <code>mtr_</code>) used by your usage-based plans
2. Decide which event names and metadata you will capture (e.g., <code>api_request</code>, route, method)
3. Ensure BetterAuth users verify their email addresses (the plugin enforces this before ingesting usage)

Configuration:
Add usage to your imports in <code>src/lib/auth.ts</code>:
    import { dodopayments, usage } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";

Add the plugin to the <code>use</code> array:
    use: [
      usage(),
    ],

Usage Examples:

    // Record a metered event for the signed-in customer
    const { error: ingestError } = await authClient.dodopayments.usage.ingest({
      event_id: crypto.randomUUID(),
      event_name: "api_request",
      metadata: {
        route: "/reports",
        method: "GET",
      },
      // Optional Date or ISO string; defaults to now
      timestamp: new Date(),
    });

    if (ingestError) {
      console.error("Failed to record usage", ingestError);
    }

    // List recent usage for the current customer
    const { data: usage, error: usageError } =
      await authClient.dodopayments.usage.meters.list({
        query: {
          page_size: 20,
          meter_id: "mtr_yourMeterId", // optional filter
        },
      });

    if (usage?.items) {
      usage.items.forEach((event) => {
        console.log(event.event_name, event.timestamp, event.metadata);
      });
    }

<Tip>
  The plugin exposes <code>authClient.dodopayments.usage.ingest</code> and
  <code>authClient.dodopayments.usage.meters.list</code>. Timestamps older
  than one hour or more than five minutes in the future are rejected.
</Tip>
<Tip>
  If you do
  not pass <code>meter_id</code> when listing usage meters, all meters tied to 
  the customer’s active subscriptions are returned.
</Tip>
WEBHOOKS PLUGIN
Purpose: Handles real-time payment events from Dodo Payments with secure signature verification.
BEFORE CONFIGURATION - Setup Webhook URL:
First, I need your domain name to generate the webhook URL and provide you with setup instructions.
STEP 1: Domain Name Input
What is your domain name? Please provide:
- For production: your domain name (e.g., "myapp.com", "api.mycompany.com")
- For staging: your staging domain (e.g., "staging.myapp.com")
- For development: use "localhost:3000" (or your local port)
STEP 2: After receiving your domain name, I will:
- Generate your webhook URL: https://[YOUR-DOMAIN]/api/auth/dodopayments/webhooks
- Provide you with a TODO list for webhook setup in Dodo Payments dashboard
- Give you the exact environment variable setup instructions
WEBHOOK SETUP TODO LIST (will be provided after domain input):
1. Configure webhook in Dodo Payments Dashboard:
   - Go to Dodo Payments Dashboard > Developer > Webhooks
   - Click "Add Webhook" or "Create Webhook"
   - Enter webhook URL: https://[YOUR-DOMAIN]/api/auth/dodopayments/webhooks
   - Select events you want to receive (or select all)
   - Copy the generated webhook secret
2. Set webhook secret in your environment:
   - For production: Set DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET in your hosting provider environment
   - For staging: Set DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET in your staging environment
   - For development: Add DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here to your .env file
3. Deploy your application with the webhook secret configured
STEP 3: Add webhooks to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, webhooks } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
STEP 4: Add webhooks plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
  webhooks({
    webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
    // Generic handler for all webhook events
    onPayload: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
    },
    // Payment event handlers
    onPaymentSucceeded: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Payment succeeded:", payload);
    },
    onPaymentFailed: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Payment failed:", payload);
    },
    onPaymentProcessing: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Payment processing:", payload);
    },
    onPaymentCancelled: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Payment cancelled:", payload);
    },
    // Refund event handlers
    onRefundSucceeded: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Refund succeeded:", payload);
    },
    onRefundFailed: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Refund failed:", payload);
    },
    // Dispute event handlers
    onDisputeOpened: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute opened:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeExpired: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute expired:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeAccepted: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute accepted:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeCancelled: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute cancelled:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeChallenged: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute challenged:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeWon: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute won:", payload);
    },
    onDisputeLost: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Dispute lost:", payload);
    },
    // Subscription event handlers
    onSubscriptionActive: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription active:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionOnHold: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription on hold:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionRenewed: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription renewed:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionPlanChanged: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription plan changed:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionCancelled: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription cancelled:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionFailed: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription failed:", payload);
    },
    onSubscriptionExpired: async (payload) => {
      console.log("Subscription expired:", payload);
    },
    // License key event handlers
    onLicenseKeyCreated: async (payload) => {
      console.log("License key created:", payload);
    },
  }),
],
Supported Webhook Event Handlers:
- onPayload: Generic handler for all webhook events
- onPaymentSucceeded: Payment completed successfully
- onPaymentFailed: Payment failed
- onPaymentProcessing: Payment is being processed
- onPaymentCancelled: Payment was cancelled
- onRefundSucceeded: Refund completed successfully
- onRefundFailed: Refund failed
- onDisputeOpened: Dispute was opened
- onDisputeExpired: Dispute expired
- onDisputeAccepted: Dispute was accepted
- onDisputeCancelled: Dispute was cancelled
- onDisputeChallenged: Dispute was challenged
- onDisputeWon: Dispute was won
- onDisputeLost: Dispute was lost
- onSubscriptionActive: Subscription became active
- onSubscriptionOnHold: Subscription was put on hold
- onSubscriptionRenewed: Subscription was renewed
- onSubscriptionPlanChanged: Subscription plan was changed
- onSubscriptionCancelled: Subscription was cancelled
- onSubscriptionFailed: Subscription failed
- onSubscriptionExpired: Subscription expired
- onLicenseKeyCreated: License key was created
COMBINING SELECTED PLUGINS:
After implementing the user's selected plugins, update your <code>src/lib/auth.ts</code> file to include all chosen plugins in the imports and <code>use</code> array:

Example for all four plugins:
    import {
      dodopayments,
      checkout,
      portal,
      usage,
      webhooks,
    } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";

    use: [
      checkout({
        // checkout configuration
      }),
      portal(),
      usage(),
      webhooks({
        // webhook configuration
      }),
    ];

Example for checkout + portal + usage:
    import { dodopayments, checkout, portal, usage } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";

    use: [
      checkout({
        // checkout configuration
      }),
      portal(),
      usage(),
    ];

Example for just webhooks:
    import { dodopayments, webhooks } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";

    use: [
      webhooks({
        // webhook configuration
      }),
    ];
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Complete Stage 1 before implementing any plugins
2. Ask the user which plugins they want to implement, or implement all four if no response
3. Only implement the plugins the user specifically requested
4. ALWAYS provide TODO lists for external actions the user needs to complete:
   - API key generation and environment variable setup
   - Product creation in Dodo Payments dashboard (for checkout plugin)
   - Usage meter configuration and API event definition (for usage plugin)
   - Webhook setup in Dodo Payments dashboard (for webhooks plugin)
   - Domain name collection for webhook URL generation
5. For webhook plugin: Ask for the user's domain name and generate the exact webhook URL: https://[domain]/api/auth/dodopayments/webhooks
6. The usage plugin requires the BetterAuth session user to exist and have a verified email before ingesting or listing usage
7. All client methods return <code>{ data, error }</code> objects for proper error handling
8. Use <code>test_mode</code> for development and <code>live_mode</code> for production
9. The webhook endpoint is automatically created and secured with signature verification (if webhooks plugin is selected)
10. Customer portal and subscription listing require user authentication (if portal plugin is selected)
11. Handle errors appropriately and test webhook functionality in development before going live
12. Present all external setup tasks as clear TODO lists with specific environment variable names