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Get User or Parameter

A parameter for the getUser method.

or"return-null" | "redirect" | "throw"

What to do if the user is not signed in. Defaults to "return-null".

"return-null"

Returns null. The default.

"redirect"

Redirects the user to the signIn URL.

"throw"

Throws an error.

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