MCP server

Clerk MCP Server

Hosted server to manage Clerk apps, users and domains, plus Clerk SDK snippets. Official: built and maintained by Clerk. It runs as a hosted remote server: nothing to install. Setup below for 13 clients (checked 2026-10-25). Repo and registry data checked 2026-10-24.
Maintainer
Official · Clerk
Runs
Remote
URL
https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp
Registry
io.github.clerk/mcp-server
Connects to
Clerk

Install the Clerk MCP Server

Pick your client. Remote first: nothing to install, and you sign in with OAuth where the client supports it. Config shapes checked against each client's docs on 2026-10-25.

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

Security notes

  • The remote server runs at mcp.clerk.com, hosted by Clerk. You sign in with OAuth in clients that support it, and it acts with your account's permissions.
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FAQ

What does the Clerk MCP Server do?+

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

Is the Clerk MCP server official?+

Official: built and maintained by Clerk.

How do I add Clerk to Claude Code?+

Run: claude mcp add --transport http clerk https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it with your team through .mcp.json.

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

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab above: it has the mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. Cursor uses the "mcpServers" key; VS Code uses "servers" and needs a type ("http").

Does Clerk work in ChatGPT and claude.ai?+

Yes, it has a remote URL (https://mcp.clerk.com/mcp). In claude.ai add it under Customize > Connectors > Add custom connector; in ChatGPT under chatgpt.com/plugins > Add custom MCP server.

What are the alternatives to the Clerk MCP server?+

Other security MCP servers: Burp Suite, SonarQube, Socket, Auth0 and Okta.

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