stripe webhook local nextjs without forwarding

The actual problem

Webhooks fail in local Next.js because Stripe cannot reach localhost.

Do this

1. Install Stripe CLI and run `stripe listen --forward-to localhost:PORT/api/webhook`.
2. Copy the whsec_ secret into STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET.
3. Keep a demo unlock path for when CLI is not running.
4. Verify checkout.session.completed updates your store.

Tools for this job

• Stripe CLI

  Forwards webhooks to local apps

Related intents

• /q/stripe-fee-ratio-too-high