https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart
Official starter repo for Clerk and Express
https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart
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Official starter repo for Clerk and Express
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart
- Owner: clerk
- Created: 2024-09-23T21:28:00.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-02T18:56:08.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-03T10:59:00.938Z (about 1 year ago)
- Language: TypeScript
- Size: 457 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
Clerk and Express Quickstart
## Introduction
Clerk is a developer-first authentication and user management solution. It provides pre-built React components and hooks for sign-in, sign-up, user profile, and organization management. Clerk is designed to be easy to use and customize, and can be dropped into any application.
After following the [quickstart](https://clerk.com/docs/quickstarts/express), you'll have learned how to:
- Install `@clerk/express`
- Set your Clerk API keys
- Add `clerkMiddleware()` to your application
- Protect your routes using `requireAuth()`
## Deploy
Easily deploy the template to Vercel with the button below. You will need to set the required environment variables in the Vercel dashboard.
[](https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fclerk%2Fclerk-express-quickstart&env=NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY,CLERK_SECRET_KEY&envDescription=Clerk%20API%20keys&envLink=https%3A%2F%2Fclerk.com%2Fdocs%2Fquickstart%express&redirect-url=https%3A%2F%2Fclerk.com%2Fdocs%2Fquickstart%express)
## Running the template
```bash
git clone https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart
```
To run the example locally, you need to:
1. Sign up for a Clerk account at [https://clerk.com](https://dashboard.clerk.com/sign-up?utm_source=DevRel&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=templates&utm_content=clerk-express-quickstart).
2. Go to the [Clerk dashboard](https://dashboard.clerk.com?utm_source=DevRel&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=templates&utm_content=clerk-express-quickstart) and create an application.
3. Set the required Clerk environment variables as shown in [the example `env.example` file](./.env.example).
4. `npm install` the required dependencies.
5. `npm run dev` to launch the development server.
## Learn more
To learn more about Clerk and Express, check out the following resources:
- [Quickstart: Get started with Clerk and Express](https://clerk.com/docs/quickstarts/express?utm_source=DevRel&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=templates&utm_content=clerk-express-quickstart)
- [Clerk Documentation](https://clerk.com/docs?utm_source=DevRel&utm_medium=docs&utm_campaign=templates&utm_content=clerk-express-quickstart)
- [Express Documentation](https://expressjs.com/en/starter/installing.html)
## Found an issue?
If you have found an issue with the quickstart, please create an [issue](https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart/issues).
If it's a quick fix, such as a misspelled word or a broken link, feel free to skip creating an issue.
Go ahead and create a [pull request](https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart/pulls) with the solution. :rocket:
## Want to leave feedback?
Feel free to create an [issue](https://github.com/clerk/clerk-express-quickstart/issues) with the **feedback** label. Our team will take a look at it and get back to you as soon as we can!
## Connect with us
You can discuss ideas, ask questions, and meet others from the community in our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/b5rXHjAg7A).
If you prefer, you can also find support through our [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ClerkDev), or you can [email](mailto:support@clerk.dev) us!