context7-mcp

Fetches current library documentation and code examples via Context7 MCP tools.

1|Updated Jul 27, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlexTheGuitarGuy/.dotfiles --skill context7-mcp-alextheguitarguy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: context7-mcp
Source: https://github.com/AlexTheGuitarGuy/.dotfiles/tree/main/claude/.claude/skills/context7-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlexTheGuitarGuy/.dotfiles --skill context7-mcp-alextheguitarguy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? AI training data becomes outdated, so answers about libraries, frameworks, and APIs may reference deprecated methods or old versions. This Skill retrieves up-to-date documentation from Context7 so answers about React, Next.js, Prisma, Supabase, and other frameworks reflect current APIs. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Library Resolution: Calls resolve-library-id with the library name and the user's question to find the best-matching Context7 library ID. - Documentation Queries: Calls query-docs with the selected library ID and the user's specific question to fetch relevant docs and code examples. - Version Awareness: Prefers version-specific library IDs when users mention versions like React 19 or Next.js 15, and favors official packages over community forks. - Use Case: When a user asks "How do I configure Next.js middleware?", the Skill resolves the Next.js library ID, fetches current middleware documentation, and answers with accurate code examples citing the relevant version. ## Quick Start Ask how to configure a feature in a specific framework, such as "How do I set up authentication with Supabase in Next.js 15?"

Frequently Asked Questions about context7-mcp

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get up-to-date documentation for a library like Next.js or Prisma?▼

Ask a question mentioning the library, and the Skill calls resolve-library-id to find the matching Context7 library ID, then query-docs with your specific question. The fetched documentation is used to answer with current APIs and code examples.

What is Context7 and when should I use it for coding questions?▼

Context7 is a documentation retrieval service accessed through MCP tools. Use it for setup and configuration questions, code generation involving libraries, API reference lookups, or any mention of frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, Express, or Tailwind.

Does Context7 support version-specific documentation like React 19?▼

Yes. When you mention a version such as React 19 or Next.js 15, the Skill prefers version-specific library IDs returned by the resolution step, so the fetched documentation matches the version you are working with.

How does the Skill choose between multiple matching libraries?▼

It selects based on exact or closest name match to your question, higher benchmark scores indicating better documentation quality, and preference for official or primary packages over community forks.

Why use Context7 instead of the AI's built-in knowledge of frameworks?▼

Training data can be outdated, leading to answers referencing deprecated APIs or old versions. Context7 fetches current documentation at query time, so code examples and configuration steps reflect the library's present state.