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@clerk/nextjs+React Server Components

Compatibility analysis and integration guide

Last updated: Dec 28, 2025
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React Server Components

Partial Compatibility

Works with some limitations or workarounds

Compatibility Analysis

Summary

ClerkProvider uses React Context; useAuth()/useUser() hooks require client-side

Technical Details

ClerkProvider uses React Context; useAuth()/useUser() hooks require client-side

@clerk/nextjsrscserver-componentsauth

Solution Available

Recommended Approach

Use auth() helper from '@clerk/nextjs/server' in RSC

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