Clerk Swift
Skill VerifiedImplement Clerk authentication for native Swift and iOS apps using ClerkKit and ClerkKitUI source-guided patterns. Use for prebuilt AuthView or custom native flows. Do not use for Expo or React Native projects.
This skill guides developers in implementing Clerk authentication for native Swift and iOS apps using ClerkKit and ClerkKitUI. It provides detailed steps for both prebuilt and custom authentication flows, ensuring compatibility with native iOS project structures and development environments.
Documentation
- info:Configuration & parameter referenceWhile the skill extensively documents steps and prerequisites, it implicitly relies on the developer having a Clerk publishable key. This key is mentioned as a requirement but its acquisition and specific format details are not elaborated upon within the skill's documentation.
Security
- warning:Secret ManagementThe skill instructs the developer to directly wire a publishable key into the configuration and also mentions adding a secret key to `.env`. While not directly handled by the skill, it implies a potential risk if not managed properly by the user.
Code Execution
- info:ValidationThe skill provides clear instructions on what inputs are needed (flow type, publishable key) but does not specify explicit validation schemas for these inputs beyond basic presence checks and general guidance on key format.
Practical Utility
- warning:Usage examplesThe skill provides a detailed workflow and reference files, but lacks concrete end-to-end runnable examples showing specific input, invocation, and output for the Swift/iOS context.
Installation
Install via Clerk Skills
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add clerk/skills/plugin install mobile@clerk-skillsSimilar Extensions
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Clerk Expo Patterns
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Clerk Nuxt Patterns
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