Adding Clerk

Version: Check package.json for the SDK version — see clerk skill for the version table. Core 2 differences are noted inline with > **Core 2 ONLY (skip if current SDK):** callouts.

This skill sets up Clerk for authentication by following the official quickstart documentation.

Quick Reference

Step	Action
1. Detect framework	Check `package.json` dependencies
2. Fetch quickstart	Use WebFetch on the appropriate docs URL
3. Follow instructions	Execute steps; create `proxy.ts` (Next.js <=15: `middleware.ts`)
4. Get API keys	From dashboard.clerk.com

If the project has components.json (shadcn/ui), apply the shadcn theme after setup. See custom-ui/ → shadcn Theme.

Framework Detection

Installs

Repository

delorenj/skills

GitHub Stars

First Seen

Sep 4, 2026

Security Audits

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