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Context7 is a platform devoted to providing updated code documentation specifically tailored for LLMs (Large Language Models) and AI-based code editing tools. It uses TypeScript and operates under the MIT license.
Good fit when
- When your project heavily relies on Large Language Models or AI-based code editors for enhancing development efficiency.
- If you are working in a team where up-to-date and accurate documentation of LLM-specific operations is critical to productivity.
Avoid when
- Avoid Context7 if your current project doesn't involve integration with Large Language Models or any AI-driven code editing utilities, as it will not offer significant advantages.
- If your team strictly adheres to a development workflow that does not benefit from having real-time documentation tailored for LLMs and AI code editors, opting for more general developer tools may be更
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Overview
Context7 Platform provides updated code documentation specifically tailored for LLMs (Large Language Models) and AI-based code editing tools.
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- MCP server
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- typescript, javascript
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Context7 for your coding agents with a single command. The `ctx7` CLI requires Node.js 18 or newer.Source link
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Aug 16, 2026)
the appropriate skill. You can choose between CLI + Skills or MCP mode. Use `--cursor`, `--claude`, or `--opencode` to target a specific agent.Source link
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Installation
[!NOTE] API Key Recommended: Get a free API key at context7.com/dashboard for higher rate limits.
Set up Context7 for your coding agents with a single command. The ctx7 CLI requires Node.js 18 or newer.
npx ctx7 setup
Authenticates via OAuth, generates an API key, and installs the appropriate skill. You can choose between CLI + Skills or MCP mode. Use --cursor, --claude, or --opencode to target a specific agent.
To remove the generated setup later, run npx ctx7 remove. If you globally installed the CLI with npm install -g ctx7, remove that package separately with npm uninstall -g ctx7.
To configure manually, use the Context7 server URL https://mcp.context7.com/mcp with your MCP client and pass your API key via the Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY header. See the link below for client-specific setup instructions.
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.