ClerkDocs for VSCode: Essential Snippets for Clerk Components
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Published: 2023-08-18 12:05:39

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title: ClerkDocs for VSCode: Essential Snippets for Clerk Components
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## Introduction

Introducing the [ClerkDocs](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Musebe.clerkdocs-snippets) VSCode Extension: Your essential toolkit for Next.js development. Dive into a curated collection of snippets tailored for Clerk components, optimized for both JavaScript and TypeScript environments. With the debut of version 1.0.0 focusing on Next.js, we're gearing up to roll out support for additional language SDKs in the near future. Boost your productivity and elevate your coding experience with ClerkDocs.

## Why ClerkDocs is Essential

ClerkDocs offers developers a set of snippets for easy integration of Clerk components into Next.js applications. This tool streamlines the development process, allowing for faster and error-free setups. By simplifying the integration, developers can concentrate on crafting robust Next.js applications with advanced user management. From authentication to user profiles, ClerkDocs provides quick access to dependable snippets, minimizing development time and potential mistakes.

## Key Features

-   **Snippet Collection**: A diverse range of snippets tailored for Clerk components.
-   **Ease of Use**: Intuitive design for quick integration into Next.js projects.
-   **Compatibility**: Optimized for Next.js(js/ts) with plans for broader SDK support in future updates.

## Installation Guide

1.  Open your VSCode and head to the extensions store.
2.  Search for "ClerkDocs" to locate the extension.
3.  Click on "Install" to add it to your VSCode.

Alternatively, you can directly download it from the [VSCode Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Musebe.clerkdocs-snippets)

## Snippets Overview

[Download the PDF version of Clerk Snippets for Next.js](https://res.cloudinary.com/hackit-africa/image/upload/v1692367937/clerkdocs.pdf)


This table provides a comprehensive overview of the Clerk snippets available for Next.js.

| No | Prefix                    | Description                                                                                                                       |
|----|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1  | clerkImport               | Snippet for Clerk import with cursor placement for components                                                                     |
| 2  | clerkUp                   | Snippet for Clerk SignUp page in Next.js                                                                                          |
| 3  | clerkIn                   | Snippet for Clerk SignIn page in Next.js                                                                                          |
| 4  | clerkOutBtn               | Snippet for Clerk SignOutButton in Next.js                                                                                        |
| 5  | clerkUserBtn              | Snippet for Clerk UserButton in Next.js                                                                                           |
| 6  | clerkUserProfile          | Snippet for Clerk UserProfile in Next.js                                                                                          |
| 7  | clerkOrgP                 | Snippet for Clerk OrganizationProfile in Next.js                                                                                  |
| 8  | clerkOrgC                 | Snippet for Clerk CreateOrganization in Next.js                                                                                   |
| 9  | clerkOrgS                 | Snippet for Clerk OrganizationSwitcher in Next.js                                                                                 |
| 10 | clerkMiddleware           | Snippet for Clerk middleware setup in Next.js                                                                                     |
| 11 | clerkEnv                  | Snippet for Clerk environment variables in Next.js                                                                                |
| 12 | clerkAuth                 | Snippet for using the auth() helper function with Clerk in Next.js.                                                               |
| 13 | clerkCurrentUser          | Snippet for fetching the current user using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                     |
| 14 | clerkGetAuthAPI           | Snippet for using the getAuth() helper with Clerk in a Next.js API route.                                                         |
| 15 | clerkClientAPI            | Snippet for using the `clerkClient` helper with Clerk in a Next.js API route.                                                     |
| 16 | clerkUseAuth              | Snippet for using the `useAuth` hook with Clerk in a Next.js application.                                                         |
| 17 | clerkUseUser              | Snippet for using the `useUser` hook with Clerk in a Next.js application.                                                         |
| 18 | clerkProvider             | Snippet for using the `<ClerkProvider>` component with Clerk in a Next.js application.                                            |
| 19 | clerkUseOrg               | Snippet for accessing the current active organization's attributes using Clerk in Next.js.                                        |
| 20 | clerkUseOrgList           | Snippet for accessing the list of available Organizations and OrganizationMemberships the user belongs to using Clerk in Next.js. |
| 21 | clerkUserList             | Snippet for retrieving a list of users using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                    |
| 22 | clerkUserListOrd          | Snippet for retrieving an ordered and filtered list of users using Clerk in Next.js.                                              |
| 23 | clerkGetUser              | Snippet for retrieving a single user by their ID using Clerk in Next.js.                                                          |
| 24 | clerkGetUserCount         | Snippet for retrieving the total number of users or the total number of users matching a specific query using Clerk in Next.js.   |
| 25 | clerkUpdateUser           | Snippet for updating a user with a given ID and provided attribute values using Clerk in Next.js.                                 |
| 26 | clerkDeleteUser           | Snippet for deleting a user with a given ID using Clerk in Next.js.                                                               |
| 27 | clerkCreateOrg            | Snippet for creating an organization using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                      |
| 28 | clerkCreateOrgInv         | Snippet for creating an organization invitation using Clerk in Next.js.                                                           |
| 29 | clerkCreateOrgMem         | Snippet for creating an organization member using Clerk in Next.js.                                                               |
| 30 | clerkDeleteOrg            | Snippet for deleting an organization using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                      |
| 31 | clerkDeleteOrgMem         | Snippet for deleting an organization member using Clerk in Next.js.                                                               |
| 32 | clerkGetOrg               | Snippet for retrieving an organization using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                    |
| 33 | clerkGetOrgList           | Snippet for retrieving a list of organizations using Clerk in Next.js.                                                            |
| 34 | clerkGetOrgMemList        | Snippet for retrieving a list of organization members using Clerk in Next.js.                                                     |
| 35 | clerkGetPendOrgInv | Snippet for retrieving a list of pending organization invites using Clerk in Next.js.                                             |
| 36 | clerkRevokeOrgInv     | Snippet for revoking an organization invite using Clerk in Next.js.                                                               |
| 37 | clerkUpdateOrg            | Snippet for updating an organization using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                      |
| 38 | clerkUpdateOrgMeta        | Snippet for updating organization metadata using Clerk in Next.js.                                                                |
| 39 | clerkUpOrgMemMeta         | Snippet for updating organization member metadata using Clerk in Next.js.                                                         |




### Your Input Matters!

Your experience with ClerkDocs matters to me. I encourage you to share your thoughts, suggestions, and any feedback you might have regarding the extension. Your insights will help me refine and enhance ClerkDocs for an even better user experience.

If you encounter any issues or have specific recommendations, please don't hesitate to [open an issue on our GitHub repository](https://github.com/musebe/clerk-vscode-snippets/issues). Your active participation will greatly contribute to the continuous improvement of ClerkDocs.

### Open-Source Contributions

I'm proud to share that ClerkDocs is an open-source project. If you're a developer eager to contribute, I wholeheartedly welcome your expertise! Whether you're looking to improve existing features, suggest new ones, or report bugs, your input is invaluable. Dive into the code, make enhancements, or simply share your innovative ideas. Together, we can make ClerkDocs the ultimate extension for Clerk components in Next.js.

For those interested in contributing or exploring the codebase, you can find the project on [GitHub ](https://github.com/musebe/clerk-vscode-snippets).

### Links and Resources

- [ClerkDocs on VSCode Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Musebe.clerkdocs-snippets)
- [ClerkDocs GitHub Repository](https://github.com/musebe/clerk-vscode-snippets)
- [Clerk Official Documentation](https://clerk.com/docs)
- [Next.js Official Website](https://nextjs.org/)