How to Proxy Pass Multipart/Form-Data in Next.js Without Plugins

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The Problem: Default Body Parser Limitations

The Solution: Step-by-Step Implementation

Step 1: Disable Default Body Parsing

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Step 2: Capture Incoming Data

Next, we set up a handler for the API route to read and buffer the incoming data as it arrives. Here's how we can set this up:

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Step 3: Sending the Data to an External API

Once all data has been read, we can send it to an external API or process it within our route. The following code snipped outlines how to do this:

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Conclusion

Now, when you're working with file uploads or complex forms, you can do so with confidence that your multipart data will be processed correctly.

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