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Next.js 16+ · Interface

RouteHandlerContext

Route Handlers let you define custom HTTP request handlers in the Next.js app directory. Put them in route.js or route.ts files and export functions for supported HTTP methods.

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Syntax

export async function GET(request: Request) {}

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  • Request
  • Response
  • NextRequest
  • NextResponse
  • API Routes
  • page.js
  • layout.js

Source: route.js. Checked 2026-11-03.