context7-cli

Fetch library documentation and manage AI coding skills via CLI.

467|42|Updated Feb 2, 2026
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Skill: context7-cli
Source: https://github.com/mxyhi/ok-skills/tree/main/context7-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mxyhi/ok-skills --skill context7-cli-mxyhi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines accessing up-to-date library documentation, managing AI coding skills, and configuring the Context7 MCP for your AI coding agent.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Documentation Fetching: Get current docs for any library, essential for coding and verifying API signatures.
  • Skills Management: Install, search, list, and remove AI coding skills.
  • Context7 Setup: Configure Context7 MCP for editors like Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenCode.
  • Use Case: When you need to understand the latest features of a Python library for a new project, use this skill to fetch the official documentation directly.

Quick Start

Use the context7-cli skill to fetch documentation for the 'react' library, searching for information on 'hooks'.

Frequently Asked Questions about context7-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I fetch up-to-date library documentation for my AI coding agent?

You can fetch up-to-date library documentation by running a command-line interface that retrieves current docs for any library, allowing you to verify API signatures and understand latest features directly.

How do I configure Context7 MCP for editors like Cursor or Claude Code?

Configuring Context7 MCP for editors like Cursor and Claude Code is handled through a dedicated setup command that integrates the MCP server with your specific AI coding agent environment.

Can I manage and install AI coding skills from the command line?

Yes, you can manage AI coding skills entirely from the command line by using interactive and non-interactive modes to search, install, list, generate, and remove skills as needed.

Do I need npm installed to use the Context7 CLI?

You need either npm installed globally to install the CLI package locally, or you can use npx for direct execution without a permanent installation, ensuring a valid Node.js environment.

What is the best way to search for specific API features within library docs?

The best way to search for specific API features is using the CLI's search functionality, which allows you to fetch documentation for a target library and query specific terms like 'hooks' in React.

Can I use Context7 CLI in an automated, non-interactive pipeline?

Yes, the CLI supports non-interactive modes for installation, search, suggestion, and skill generation, making it suitable for automated pipelines and scripted environments without manual input.