MCP server

Clerk MCP server

Clerk has an official MCP server: Hosted server to manage Clerk apps, users and domains, plus Clerk SDK snippets. Below is the server with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

Clerk

Official · ClerkRemote

Hosted server to manage Clerk apps, users and domains, plus Clerk SDK snippets.

https://mcp.clerk.com/mcpon DevHunt

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http clerk https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp

Agent skills for Clerk

2

The MCP server gives the agent Clerk's tools; a skill teaches it how to use Clerk well. Install with the skills CLI or see each skill's page for Claude Code, Codex, Copilot and Cursor.

  • Clerk Next.js PatternsClerk

    Clerk patterns for Next.js middleware, Server Actions and caching.

    npx skills add clerk/skills --skill clerk-nextjs-patterns
  • Clerk SetupClerk

    Adds Clerk authentication to a project, or migrates an existing auth system to Clerk.

    npx skills add clerk/skills --skill clerk-setup

FAQ

Is there an official Clerk MCP server?+

Yes: Clerk, maintained by Clerk.

How do I connect Clerk to Claude?+

In Claude Code run: claude mcp add --transport http clerk https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp, then /mcp to sign in. In Claude Desktop or claude.ai, go to Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector and paste https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp.

How do I use the Clerk MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Can I use the Clerk MCP server in ChatGPT?+

ChatGPT connects to remote MCP servers only. Clerk has a hosted URL: at chatgpt.com/plugins choose + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL and create it as a plugin.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Clerk?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Clerk (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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