How does this skill support Next.js App Router?

The skill provides specific patterns for ClerkProvider placement, environment variable configuration, and App Router-compatible auth functions.

Can I protect specific routes with this skill?

Yes, it includes patterns for using clerkMiddleware and createRouteMatcher to centralize and manage route protection logic efficiently.

Does it handle server-side authentication state?

Absolutely. It demonstrates how to use the auth() and currentUser() functions correctly within Server Components to access session and user data.

Does this skill help with Clerk webhooks?

Yes, it includes patterns for expert implementation of webhooks to ensure your local database stays in sync with Clerk user data.

Clerk Authentication Patterns

Name: Clerk Authentication Patterns
Author: claudiodearaujo

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Security & Testing

Streamlines Clerk authentication integration in Next.js applications using standardized patterns for middleware and server-side logic.

About

This skill provides expert guidance for implementing Clerk authentication within modern web frameworks, specifically optimized for the Next.js App Router. It offers standardized implementation patterns for the ClerkProvider, route protection via centralized middleware, and efficient user state management using Server Component functions like auth() and currentUser(). By utilizing these best practices, developers can quickly deploy secure sign-in and sign-up flows while ensuring robust user synchronization and organization management.

Key Features

Pre-built UI component implementation for Sign-In, Sign-Up, and UserButton
Centralized route protection using clerkMiddleware and createRouteMatcher
Next.js App Router setup for ClerkProvider and environment variables
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Server Component authentication patterns using auth() and currentUser()
Expert patterns for user synchronization and webhook management

Use Cases

Integrating secure user authentication into a new or existing Next.js 14/15 project
Managing user data synchronization between Clerk and local application databases
Setting up complex route-based access control and organizational hierarchies

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter clerk-auth

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