clerk-setup

Add Clerk authentication with framework-aware setup and env var configuration.

Updated May 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Athone88/Anima --skill clerk-setup-athone88
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: clerk-setup
Source: https://github.com/Athone88/Anima/tree/main/.agents/skills/clerk-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Athone88/Anima --skill clerk-setup-athone88

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the time-consuming, error-prone setup of authentication by guiding you through adding Clerk to your existing or new project using the official quickstart flow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Agent-first Clerk provisioning via CLI: Uses the clerk CLI to initialize apps, link to your Clerk project, pull env vars, and run health checks for common frameworks.
  • Framework-aware integration setup: Detects your frontend/backend framework from package.json dependencies and then follows the matching Clerk quickstart instructions (including Next.js proxy/middleware patterns).
  • Secure configuration and migration support: Ensures required env vars are set for development and provides a migration plan when an existing auth provider (e.g., NextAuth) is detected.

Quick Start

Set up Clerk for your project by asking the agent: "Add Clerk authentication to my app in the folder ./my-saas-app, using the app router and Tailwind, and configure middleware/protected routes as needed."

Frequently Asked Questions about clerk-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add Clerk authentication to my Next.js app?

Adding Clerk authentication to Next.js involves detecting your framework, fetching the official quickstart instructions, and applying required env vars, provider placement, and middleware setup for protected routes.

Can I migrate from NextAuth to Clerk in an existing project?

Migrating from NextAuth to Clerk is supported by detecting your existing auth provider and generating a migration plan while applying the framework-specific integration setup.

Does Clerk setup work with Vite, Express, and Astro?

Clerk setup works with Vite, Express, and Astro by detecting your stack from package.json dependencies and fetching the matching official quickstart instructions for your specific framework.

How do I configure Clerk middleware for member-only routes?

Configuring Clerk middleware for member-only routes is handled by applying framework-specific proxy and middleware patterns from the official quickstart to ensure routes are properly protected.

What env vars do I need to set up Clerk authentication?

Setting up Clerk authentication requires correctly configured Clerk keys, which the Skill helps you pull and configure as env vars for your development environment using the Clerk CLI.