context7-mcp

Fetch current library and framework documentation via Context7 for code questions.

12|Updated Apr 28, 2020
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Skill: context7-mcp
Source: https://github.com/gideonshaked/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/claude/skills/context7-mcp
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gideonshaked/dotfiles --skill context7-mcp-gideonshaked

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps developers obtain the most current documentation for libraries and frameworks to inform code examples and API references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Resolve library IDs from user questions and fetch the official docs.
  • Provide up-to-date examples and API references for popular frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Next.js, Prisma, Supabase).
  • Support setup/config questions by pulling guidance from current docs and implementing code patterns.

Quick Start

Ask Context7 to fetch the best-matching official docs for the library mentioned in the user's question.

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 libraries like React and Next.js?

To fetch up-to-date library documentation, this skill resolves the library ID from your query and queries official docs to inject current API references and code examples directly into your answer. It supports popular frameworks like React, Vue, Next.js, Prisma, and Supabase.

Can I use this to find setup and configuration guidance for frameworks?

Yes, you can use this for setup and configuration questions. It pulls guidance from current official documentation and implements code patterns to help you configure frameworks like Prisma and Supabase accurately.

What is the best way to ensure generated code matches the latest API reference?

The best way to ensure code matches the latest API reference is to use a version-aware documentation fetcher. This skill retrieves current official docs for your specified library before generating code, preventing outdated syntax and deprecated methods.

Does this work with Vue and Supabase for generating code examples?

Yes, this works with Vue and Supabase. It resolves the library IDs for these frameworks, fetches their official documentation, and generates code examples based on the most current API references available.

Why does my code generation return outdated library syntax?

Code generation returns outdated library syntax when it lacks access to current documentation. This skill fixes the issue by fetching the latest official docs for the mentioned framework and injecting the relevant, up-to-date information into the response.

Do I need Context7 to fetch official docs for my code questions?

Yes, you need Context7 to resolve library IDs and query official documentation. The skill relies on Context7 to fetch the best-matching current docs for the library mentioned in your question before providing an answer.