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clerk-android

Implement Clerk authentication in native Android apps with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

66|4|Updated Jan 6, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#sdk#mobile#android#kotlin#jetpack-compose#clerk
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npx skills add https://github.com/clerk/skills --skill clerk-android
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clerk-android
Source: https://github.com/clerk/skills/tree/main/skills/mobile/clerk-android
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/clerk/skills --skill clerk-android

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes uncertainty and manual work when adding Clerk authentication to native Android projects by providing clear, source-driven patterns, flow choices (prebuilt vs custom), and mandatory verification checks so developers can integrate auth correctly and safely.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prebuilt and Custom Flows: Guides integration using prebuilt Compose views (AuthView/UserButton) or a custom API-driven implementation with clerk-android-api.
  • Safety and Verification Gates: Enforces asking for flow choice and a real publishable key, SDK initialization checks, correct artifact selection, and runtime capability gating to avoid misconfiguration.
  • Use Case: Add sign-in and profile UIs to a Kotlin + Jetpack Compose app using AuthView for fastest path or implement a multi-step custom flow that respects dashboard-driven factors and MFA.

Quick Start

Set up Clerk on my native Android Kotlin app by confirming it's a native project, choosing prebuilt or custom flow, providing the publishable key, and following the matching reference file (references/prebuilt.md or references/custom.md).

Frequently Asked Questions about clerk-android

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add Clerk authentication to a native Android Kotlin app?▼

To add Clerk authentication to a native Android Kotlin app, you need Android Studio, the clerk-android Gradle artifacts, and a real publishable key wired into Clerk.initialize to set up either prebuilt or custom auth flows.

What is the difference between prebuilt and custom Clerk auth flows for Jetpack Compose?▼

Prebuilt Clerk auth flows use ready-made Compose views like AuthView and UserButton for quick setup, while custom flows use clerk-android-api to implement multi-step API-driven authentication that respects dashboard-driven factors and MFA.

Can I use Clerk for authentication on Android without Jetpack Compose?▼

Clerk authentication on Android is designed for native Kotlin projects using Jetpack Compose, providing prebuilt Compose views or custom API-driven implementations using the clerk-android-api artifact.

What publishable key is required to initialize the Clerk Android SDK?▼

Initializing the Clerk Android SDK requires a real publishable key wired into Clerk.initialize, which is verified through mandatory checks to prevent misconfiguration and ensure safe auth integration.

How do I implement a custom multi-step sign-in flow with the Clerk Android API?▼

Implement a custom multi-step sign-in flow using the clerk-android-api artifact, which enables API-driven authentication that respects dashboard-driven factors and MFA settings configured in your Clerk dashboard.

Why does my Clerk Android integration require runtime capability gating?▼

Runtime capability gating is enforced during Clerk Android initialization to avoid misconfiguration, verify correct artifact selection, and ensure the publishable key is properly wired before auth flows execute.

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