Clerk + Next.js Base App

A simple Next.js app with Clerk authentication set up.

Setup

1. Install dependencies:

bun install

2. Copy the example environment file:

cp .env.example .env.local

3. Get your Clerk API keys from Clerk Dashboard and add them to .env.local:

   • NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY
   • CLERK_SECRET_KEY

   Note: For development, Clerk can auto-generate keys when you first run the app. You'll see a "Claim your application" button.

Development

Run the development server:

bun dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Tech Stack

• Next.js 16 - React framework
• Clerk - Authentication
• TypeScript - Type safety
• Tailwind CSS - Styling
• Bun - Package manager & runtime

Resources

• Clerk Documentation
• Next.js Documentation