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@clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

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@eliotgevers

Summary

In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

Specifically:

  • cached token fetch succeeds
  • fresh token fetch fails with:
    • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
    • (code="clerk_offline")

This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

Repro repo

https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

Environment

  • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
  • convex: 1.33.1
  • Expo SDK: 55
  • React Native: 0.83.2
  • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

Reproduction steps

  1. Clone the repro repo.
  2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
  3. Start the app.
  4. Sign in with an existing user.
  5. Tap Probe cached token.
  6. Tap Probe fresh token.

Expected

Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

Actual

Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

Example result

Clerk signed in: true
Convex loading: false
Convex authenticated: false
WebSocket connected: true
Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
Recent events:
- Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
(code="clerk_offline")

Notes

  • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
  • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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      @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

      Description

      @eliotgevers

      Summary

      In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

      Specifically:

      • cached token fetch succeeds
      • fresh token fetch fails with:
        • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
        • (code="clerk_offline")

      This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

      Repro repo

      https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

      Environment

      • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
      • convex: 1.33.1
      • Expo SDK: 55
      • React Native: 0.83.2
      • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

      Reproduction steps

      1. Clone the repro repo.
      2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
      3. Start the app.
      4. Sign in with an existing user.
      5. Tap Probe cached token.
      6. Tap Probe fresh token.

      Expected

      Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

      Actual

      Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

      Example result

      Clerk signed in: true
      Convex loading: false
      Convex authenticated: false
      WebSocket connected: true
      Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
      Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
      Recent events:
      - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
      (code="clerk_offline")
      

      Notes

      • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
      • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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          @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

          Description

          @eliotgevers

          Summary

          In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

          Specifically:

          • cached token fetch succeeds
          • fresh token fetch fails with:
            • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
            • (code="clerk_offline")

          This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

          Repro repo

          https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

          Environment

          • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
          • convex: 1.33.1
          • Expo SDK: 55
          • React Native: 0.83.2
          • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

          Reproduction steps

          1. Clone the repro repo.
          2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
          3. Start the app.
          4. Sign in with an existing user.
          5. Tap Probe cached token.
          6. Tap Probe fresh token.

          Expected

          Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

          Actual

          Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

          Example result

          Clerk signed in: true
          Convex loading: false
          Convex authenticated: false
          WebSocket connected: true
          Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
          Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
          Recent events:
          - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
          (code="clerk_offline")
          

          Notes

          • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
          • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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              @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

              Description

              @eliotgevers

              Summary

              In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

              Specifically:

              • cached token fetch succeeds
              • fresh token fetch fails with:
                • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                • (code="clerk_offline")

              This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

              Repro repo

              https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

              Environment

              • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
              • convex: 1.33.1
              • Expo SDK: 55
              • React Native: 0.83.2
              • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

              Reproduction steps

              1. Clone the repro repo.
              2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
              3. Start the app.
              4. Sign in with an existing user.
              5. Tap Probe cached token.
              6. Tap Probe fresh token.

              Expected

              Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

              Actual

              Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

              Example result

              Clerk signed in: true
              Convex loading: false
              Convex authenticated: false
              WebSocket connected: true
              Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
              Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
              Recent events:
              - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
              (code="clerk_offline")
              

              Notes

              • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
              • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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                  @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

                  Description

                  @eliotgevers

                  Summary

                  In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

                  Specifically:

                  • cached token fetch succeeds
                  • fresh token fetch fails with:
                    • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                    • (code="clerk_offline")

                  This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

                  Repro repo

                  https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

                  Environment

                  • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
                  • convex: 1.33.1
                  • Expo SDK: 55
                  • React Native: 0.83.2
                  • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

                  Reproduction steps

                  1. Clone the repro repo.
                  2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
                  3. Start the app.
                  4. Sign in with an existing user.
                  5. Tap Probe cached token.
                  6. Tap Probe fresh token.

                  Expected

                  Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

                  Actual

                  Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

                  Example result

                  Clerk signed in: true
                  Convex loading: false
                  Convex authenticated: false
                  WebSocket connected: true
                  Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
                  Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
                  Recent events:
                  - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                  (code="clerk_offline")
                  

                  Notes

                  • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
                  • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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                      @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

                      Description

                      @eliotgevers

                      Summary

                      In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

                      Specifically:

                      • cached token fetch succeeds
                      • fresh token fetch fails with:
                        • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                        • (code="clerk_offline")

                      This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

                      Repro repo

                      https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

                      Environment

                      • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
                      • convex: 1.33.1
                      • Expo SDK: 55
                      • React Native: 0.83.2
                      • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

                      Reproduction steps

                      1. Clone the repro repo.
                      2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
                      3. Start the app.
                      4. Sign in with an existing user.
                      5. Tap Probe cached token.
                      6. Tap Probe fresh token.

                      Expected

                      Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

                      Actual

                      Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

                      Example result

                      Clerk signed in: true
                      Convex loading: false
                      Convex authenticated: false
                      WebSocket connected: true
                      Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
                      Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
                      Recent events:
                      - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                      (code="clerk_offline")
                      

                      Notes

                      • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
                      • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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                          Description

                          @eliotgevers

                          Summary

                          In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

                          Specifically:

                          • cached token fetch succeeds
                          • fresh token fetch fails with:
                            • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                            • (code="clerk_offline")

                          This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

                          Repro repo

                          https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

                          Environment

                          • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
                          • convex: 1.33.1
                          • Expo SDK: 55
                          • React Native: 0.83.2
                          • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

                          Reproduction steps

                          1. Clone the repro repo.
                          2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
                          3. Start the app.
                          4. Sign in with an existing user.
                          5. Tap Probe cached token.
                          6. Tap Probe fresh token.

                          Expected

                          Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

                          Actual

                          Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

                          Example result

                          Clerk signed in: true
                          Convex loading: false
                          Convex authenticated: false
                          WebSocket connected: true
                          Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
                          Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
                          Recent events:
                          - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                          (code="clerk_offline")
                          

                          Notes

                          • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
                          • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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                              @clerk/expo: getToken({ skipCache: true }) fails on Expo while cached token fetch succeeds #8083

                              Description

                              @eliotgevers

                              Summary

                              In an Expo repro app using @clerk/expo with Convex, cached token fetch works, but fresh token fetch fails.

                              Specifically:

                              • cached token fetch succeeds
                              • fresh token fetch fails with:
                                • Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                                • (code="clerk_offline")

                              This leaves the app signed in at the Clerk level, but downstream Convex auth never completes.

                              Repro repo

                              https://github.com/eliotgevers/convex-clerk-expo-token-refresh-repro

                              Environment

                              • @clerk/expo: 3.1.2
                              • convex: 1.33.1
                              • Expo SDK: 55
                              • React Native: 0.83.2
                              • Reproduced in Expo iOS simulator

                              Reproduction steps

                              1. Clone the repro repo.
                              2. Fill in .env with a valid Clerk publishable key and Convex URL.
                              3. Start the app.
                              4. Sign in with an existing user.
                              5. Tap Probe cached token.
                              6. Tap Probe fresh token.

                              Expected

                              Both cached and fresh token fetches succeed.

                              Actual

                              Cached token succeeds, but fresh token fetch fails with clerk_offline.

                              Example result

                              Clerk signed in: true
                              Convex loading: false
                              Convex authenticated: false
                              WebSocket connected: true
                              Last cached token ok: 2:51:44 PM
                              Last fresh token failed: 2:42:35 PM
                              Recent events:
                              - Fresh token failed: Clerk: Network request failed while offline. The browser appears to be disconnected.
                              (code="clerk_offline")
                              

                              Notes

                              • The repro intentionally strips away app-specific backend bootstrapping so the failure stays focused on Clerk token fetch behavior.
                              • If Clerk returns needs_client_trust, I disable Client Trust for the test app or use a trusted device. That is separate from the bug being reported here.

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