Clerk Authentication Integration Guide — Next.js 16 A step-by-step guide to adding Clerk authentication to a Next.js 16 App Router app — covering middleware-based route protection (proxy.ts), sign-in/sign-up flows, accessing the authenticated user in Server Components, securing Server Actions, and adding GitHub OAuth login. Focused on production patterns rather than just the quickstart. Published on DevStacked, my developer blog covering practical Next.js and SaaS implementation guides.

Link: https://devstacked.tech/blog/how-to-add-clerk-authentication-in-nextjs-16