fetch-library-docs

Fetch official library documentation with content-type filtering for coding tasks.

Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MoosaAfzal2/AI-400 --skill fetch-library-docs-moosaafzal2
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Skill: fetch-library-docs
Source: https://github.com/MoosaAfzal2/AI-400/tree/main/class-1-project/.claude/skills/fetch-library-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MoosaAfzal2/AI-400 --skill fetch-library-docs-moosaafzal2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automatically retrieves up-to-date official library documentation while minimizing token usage through content-type filtering, helping developers look up APIs and patterns before coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Token-efficient access to official docs for libraries and frameworks (e.g., React, Next.js, Prisma, FastAPI, Express, Tailwind, MongoDB).
  • Automatic invocation during coding tasks to fetch patterns, API usage, and best practices before writing library code.
  • Flexible content-type extraction (examples, api-ref, setup, concepts, migration, troubleshooting, patterns, all) to match the specific developer need.
  • Library-resolution support to map a library name to a Context7-compatible ID and surface targeted guidance for debugging, upgrading, and integrating.

Quick Start

Fetch official library docs for a chosen library and topic to quickly learn correct API usage and best practices.

Frequently Asked Questions about fetch-library-docs

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

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How do I fetch official library documentation for React or Next.js without wasting tokens?

You can fetch official library documentation with token-efficient content-type filtering. By specifying content types like examples or api-ref, the skill filters out irrelevant content to achieve 60-90% token savings when retrieving React or Next.js docs.

What is content-type filtering and how does it reduce token usage for API references?

Content-type filtering reduces token usage by extracting only specific documentation sections needed, such as setup, concepts, migration, or api-ref. This targeted extraction prevents loading entire documentation files, achieving 60-90% token savings for API reference lookups.

Can I look up Prisma or FastAPI documentation using only the library name?

Yes, you can look up Prisma or FastAPI documentation using only the library name. The skill automatically resolves library names to Context7-compatible IDs, mapping the provided name to fetch targeted guidance without requiring a specific library ID.

What's the best way to find troubleshooting and migration guides for third-party packages?

The best way to find troubleshooting and migration guides is to use flexible content-type extraction. You can request specific content types like troubleshooting, migration, or patterns to surface targeted guidance for debugging errors and upgrading between library versions.

Do I need python3 and jq installed to fetch framework documentation?

Yes, you need python3 and jq installed as dependencies to run the scripts that fetch and filter official framework documentation. These tools process the content-type filtering logic required for token-efficient retrieval.

When should I use content-type filtering instead of fetching all available documentation?

You should use content-type filtering instead of fetching all documentation when you need specific information like API usage, setup instructions, or best practices for coding tasks. Fetching all should be reserved for comprehensive library reviews, as it consumes significantly more tokens.