micsapp Clerk Reference Architecture
Overview
Reference architectures for implementing Clerk in various application types.
Prerequisites
- Understanding of web application architecture
- Familiarity with authentication patterns
- Knowledge of your tech stack
Instructions
- Architecture 1: Next.js Full-Stack Application
- Architecture 2: Microservices with Shared Auth
- Architecture 3: Multi-Tenant SaaS
- Architecture 4: Mobile + Web with Shared Backend
For full implementation details and code examples, load:
Read(${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation-guide.md)
Output
- Architecture pattern selected
- Component diagram defined
- Implementation patterns ready
- Data flow documented
Resources
Next Steps
Proceed to clerk-multi-env-setup for multi-environment configuration.
Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication failure | Invalid or expired credentials | Refresh tokens or re-authenticate with authentication |
| Configuration conflict | Incompatible settings detected | Review and resolve conflicting parameters |
| Resource not found | Referenced resource missing | Verify resource exists and permissions are correct |
Examples
Basic usage: Apply clerk reference architecture to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
Advanced scenario: Customize clerk reference architecture for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.