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Skip the Boilerplate: Build Vue 3 SaaS Apps with Ready-Made Clerk Authentication

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From Next.js to Vue: The Journey Continues

After the launch of next-shadcn-clerk-starter, I received numerous requests for a similar solution in the Vue ecosystem.
So here it is! 🎉

Introducing vue-clerk-saas-starter bringing the same comprehensive SaaS starter experience to the Vue.js ecosystem.

Custom Auth + Ready-Made Dashboard

Just like its Next.js counterpart, this isn't just another authentication template. It's a complete starting point with:

  • Custom-styled Clerk authentication that blends seamlessly with your Vue app
  • Fully implemented dashboard layout with navigation and user profile
  • Multiple demo pages ready to customize for your specific needs
  • Responsive sidebar navigation with expandable sub-items

The Perfect Tech Stack for Modern Vue Apps

This carefully curated combination brings together:

  • Vue 3 with Composition API for optimal performance and developer experience
  • Vite for lightning-fast development and optimized builds
  • Shadcn-Vue components for consistent, accessible design
  • Clerk for authentication with custom-styled components
  • TypeScript for complete type safety

Why This Starter Stands Out

Most Vue starters only handle authentication or basic layouts – this one gives you both:

  • Elegant sign-in and registration flows using custom Shadcn-Vue components
  • Protected routes with proper authentication state handling powered by Vue Router
  • A complete dashboard structure ready for your application logic
  • Dark mode support throughout the entire application
  • Built with Vue 3's Composition API for better code organization and reusability

Built for Vue Developers

If you're a Vue developer who wants the power of Clerk authentication without the hassle of building everything from scratch, this is for you. The template leverages Vue's reactive ecosystem and provides:

  • Composables for authentication state management
  • Reusable Vue components styled with Tailwind CSS
  • Type-safe routing with Vue Router
  • Clean project structure following Vue best practices

Ready to Build?

The template is intentionally minimal but includes everything you need. Clone the repo, customize to your needs, and focus on building what matters, your product.

Whether you're a Vue enthusiast or choosing between frameworks, you now have powerful starters for both ecosystems. Check out the Vue version at vue-clerk-saas-starter or the Next.js version at next-shadcn-clerk-starter.

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