The `clerk` package provides the command-line interface (CLI) for interacting with Clerk, an authentication and user management platform. It allows developers to manage Clerk applications, users, and various other resources directly from their terminal. The current stable version is v1.0.2, with frequent canary releases indicating active development and continuous integration of new features and fixes. While canary versions are released frequently, stable major versions typically follow a more structured cadence, ensuring stability. This CLI is an essential tool for automating tasks, scripting interactions, and managing Clerk resources without needing to access the Clerk Dashboard, differentiating it by offering direct programmatic control over the Clerk ecosystem. It requires Node.js version 20 or higher.
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This quickstart demonstrates how to install the Clerk CLI globally, authenticate with your Clerk account, and perform basic operations like listing and creating Clerk applications directly from the command line.
Upgrade your Node.js environment to version 20.0.0 or later using a tool like nvm or by installing directly from the official Node.js website.
Utilize environment variables (e.g., `CLERK_API_KEY`) or dedicated secret management systems provided by your CI/CD platform to inject credentials at runtime.
Choose the installation method that best suits your workflow: global for frequent direct use, or `npx` for project-specific and version-controlled usage.
Run `npm install -g clerk` to install it globally, or ensure you are using `npx clerk` if installed as a local dev dependency.
Execute `clerk login` in your terminal and follow the instructions to authenticate via your web browser.
Consult the command's help message (e.g., `clerk apps create --help`) to identify all required arguments and flags, then re-run the command with the missing information.
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