
Clerk
Clerk MCP is an MCP server that lets agents query Clerk authentication docs, SDK snippets, and quickstart guides over streamable-http.
About
The Clerk MCP server connects AI coding agents to Clerk’s authentication documentation, SDK snippets, and quickstart material through a hosted Model Context Protocol endpoint. developers adding login to a SaaS, mobile companion, or API-backed agent product typically lose time jumping between docs and the editor; this remote server keeps authoritative Clerk guidance callable from Claude Code, Cursor, and similar hosts. The published metadata emphasizes streamable-http at mcp.clerk.com rather than a local stdio binary, which lowers setup friction for indies who already use Clerk’s cloud auth. Place it in the build phase under integrations when you are choosing middleware, session handling, or social providers—not when you are only drafting positioning or running post-launch SEO. It is documentation and snippet access via MCP, not a replacement for Clerk dashboard configuration, security review, or compliance sign-off. Beginner-friendly for anyone already planning Clerk as their auth vendor.
- Remote streamable-http MCP at https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp—no local npm package in server.json
- Surfaces Clerk authentication docs, SDK snippets, and quickstart guides to the agent
- Official Clerk branding icons and websiteUrl https://clerk.com/docs/guides/ai/mcp/clerk-mcp-server
- Catalog version 0.1.0 with hosted remote transport type streamable-http
- Reduces tab-hopping when implementing sessions, organizations, or hosted UI flows
Clerk by the numbers
- Exposes 2 verified tools (MCP introspection)
- Data as of Jul 7, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Transport | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Auth | None |
| Tools | 2 |
What it does
Pull Clerk authentication documentation, SDK snippets, and quickstart guidance into the agent while wiring sign-in for a new SaaS or app.
Who is it for?
Best when you're already committed to Clerk and want doc-accurate auth implementation help inside Claude Code or Cursor.
Skip if: Projects using a different identity provider only, or teams that need offline-only MCP with no hosted remote endpoint.
What you get
After you add the remote MCP URL, your agent can cite Clerk-guided steps and snippets while you integrate sign-in and session APIs.
- Agent-retrieved Clerk doc passages and SDK-oriented guidance
- Faster-aligned auth integration steps in your codebase
- Reduced manual doc search during Clerk quickstart work
By the numbers
- Catalog server version 0.1.0
- Single remote URL https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp
- Transport type streamable-http
Tools 2
Public tool metadata - what this server can do for an agent.
clerk_sdk_snippet1 paramGet Clerk SDK code snippets and patterns.
slugstringSDK snippet slug (e.g. "use-user", "use-auth") OR bundle name (e.g. "b2b-saas", "organizations").
list_clerk_sdk_snippets1 paramList all available Clerk SDK snippets and bundles. Filter by tag to find specific functionality.
tagstringFilter snippets by tag (e.g. "auth", "organizations", "b2b", "billing")
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How it compares
Hosted Clerk documentation MCP, not a self-hosted user database or pentest skill.
FAQ
Who is Clerk MCP for?
Developers and small teams shipping Clerk-based authentication who want SDK snippets and quickstarts available to their coding agent.
When should I use Clerk MCP?
Use it during build while integrating Clerk into your frontend, backend, or full-stack app before you move to ship-stage security hardening.
How do I add Clerk MCP to my agent?
Register the remote MCP server URL https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp with transport type streamable-http in your agent’s MCP settings and follow Clerk’s AI MCP guide linked from websiteUrl.