Overview

The Clerk Next.js Starter is an example application that demonstrates how to use Clerk with Next.js. It features various functionalities including sign up, sign in, profile management, and an authenticated API route. This starter is designed to make it easier for developers to integrate Clerk into their Next.js projects. A demo of the example is available, and it can also be deployed directly from GitHub using Vercel.

Features

• Sign up: Users can create a new account using the sign-up feature.
• Sign in: Existing users can log in using the sign-in feature.
• Profile management: Users can manage their profile information.
• Authenticated API route: The application includes an authenticated API route secured by Clerk.

Installation

To install and run the Clerk Next.js Starter, follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a Clerk account at https://clerk.dev.
2. Go to Clerk’s dashboard and create an application.
3. Set the required Clerk environment variables as shown in the provided example environment file.
4. Install the required dependencies by running npm install.
5. Launch the development server by running npm run dev.

Summary

The Clerk Next.js Starter is a useful resource for developers looking to integrate Clerk into their Next.js projects. It provides a comprehensive example application with key features such as sign up, sign in, profile management, and an authenticated API route. The provided installation guide simplifies the process of getting started with Clerk and Next.js. Additional resources, including quickstart guides and documentation, are available for further learning. Support and assistance can be obtained through the Discord channel.