clerk-cli

Execute Clerk Backend and Platform APIs for user, org, and authentication management.

3|Updated Sep 20, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/domhhv/smartext --skill clerk-cli-domhhv
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Skill: clerk-cli
Source: https://github.com/domhhv/smartext/tree/main/.agents/skills/clerk-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/domhhv/smartext --skill clerk-cli-domhhv

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires clerk, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines Clerk resource management and API call execution, providing a powerful command-line interface for authentication, user/org/session management, and backend/platform API interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication and User Management: Handle authentication, user creation, org management, and session control.
  • Instance Configuration: Manage configurations for specific instances with fine-grained control.
  • API Integration: Execute Backend and Platform API calls for various tenant and account-level operations.
  • Use Case: When you need to update a user's information, create a new organization, or verify the status of a production deployment, this Skill can handle these tasks with a single command.

Quick Start

To check your Clerk API key and ensure the CLI is set up correctly, use:

clerk auth login
clerk doctor --json

Frequently Asked Questions about clerk-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Clerk users and organizations from the command line?

Manage Clerk users and organizations via a command-line interface that executes Backend and Platform API calls for user creation, authentication, and organization management. It requires the clerk binary and local authentication to operate.

Can I verify my production deployment status using the Clerk API?

Verify production deployment status by executing Clerk Platform API calls directly from the CLI. This Skill handles deployment verification alongside tenant-specific data queries and account-level operations.

Do I need the clerk binary installed to manage authentication and sessions?

The clerk binary must be installed and properly configured to manage authentication and sessions. This Skill requires a local execution environment and authentication to execute Clerk Backend API calls.

How do I configure the CLI for a specific Clerk instance?

Configure a specific Clerk instance by managing its configurations with fine-grained control via the command-line interface. Use clerk auth login and clerk doctor to verify API keys and ensure correct setup.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for Clerk API integration?

Limitations of using a CLI for Clerk API integration include the strict requirement for a local execution environment and active authentication. It targets tenant-specific data and account-level operations, requiring proper configuration before executing Backend API calls.