Safely upgrade Clerk SDK versions and handle breaking changes.
For full implementation details and code examples, load:
Read(${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/implementation-guide.md)
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Type errors after upgrade | API changes | Check changelog, update types |
| Middleware not executing | Matcher syntax changed | Update matcher regex |
| auth() returns Promise | Now async in v6 | Add await to auth() calls |
| Import errors | Path changes | Update to @clerk/nextjs/server |
After upgrade, review clerk-ci-integration for CI/CD updates.
Basic usage: Apply clerk upgrade migration to a standard project setup with default configuration options.
Advanced scenario: Customize clerk upgrade migration for production environments with multiple constraints and team-specific requirements.
