Context7 MCP
What is Context7 MCP
Context7 MCP is a protocol that provides up-to-date, version-specific documentation and code examples for various libraries directly into prompts used by language models (LLMs). It ensures that users get accurate, relevant, and current coding information without relying on outdated data or hallucinated APIs.
Use cases
Context7 MCP can be used in various scenarios including generating up-to-date code snippets for specific library functions, troubleshooting issues with current imports, and learning about new features in a library. It is especially beneficial for developers who want immediate, reliable documentation without the need to switch tabs or search externally.
How to use
To utilize Context7 MCP, simply include ‘use context7’ in your prompt when using compatible LLM clients. For example, a prompt might read, ‘Create a basic Next.js project with app router. use context7’. This triggers the protocol to fetch relevant documentation and examples and integrate them into the language model’s responses.
Key features
Key features of Context7 MCP include real-time fetching of library documentation, integration with various MCP clients like Cursor and Visual Studio Code, and resolving library names to specific Context7-compatible IDs. It eliminates outdated code examples and enhances the coding experience for developers by providing precise and timely information.
Where to use
Context7 MCP can be integrated into various coding environments and editors such as Cursor, Visual Studio Code, Windsurf, Augment Code, and more. It is useful for developers working with modern web frameworks or libraries who need quick access to current resources and documentation while coding.
Overview
What is Context7 MCP
Context7 MCP is a protocol that provides up-to-date, version-specific documentation and code examples for various libraries directly into prompts used by language models (LLMs). It ensures that users get accurate, relevant, and current coding information without relying on outdated data or hallucinated APIs.
Use cases
Context7 MCP can be used in various scenarios including generating up-to-date code snippets for specific library functions, troubleshooting issues with current imports, and learning about new features in a library. It is especially beneficial for developers who want immediate, reliable documentation without the need to switch tabs or search externally.
How to use
To utilize Context7 MCP, simply include ‘use context7’ in your prompt when using compatible LLM clients. For example, a prompt might read, ‘Create a basic Next.js project with app router. use context7’. This triggers the protocol to fetch relevant documentation and examples and integrate them into the language model’s responses.
Key features
Key features of Context7 MCP include real-time fetching of library documentation, integration with various MCP clients like Cursor and Visual Studio Code, and resolving library names to specific Context7-compatible IDs. It eliminates outdated code examples and enhances the coding experience for developers by providing precise and timely information.
Where to use
Context7 MCP can be integrated into various coding environments and editors such as Cursor, Visual Studio Code, Windsurf, Augment Code, and more. It is useful for developers working with modern web frameworks or libraries who need quick access to current resources and documentation while coding.
Content
Context7 MCP - Up-to-date Code Docs For Any Prompt
❌ Without Context7
LLMs rely on outdated or generic information about the libraries you use. You get:
- ❌ Code examples are outdated and based on year-old training data
- ❌ Hallucinated APIs don't even exist
- ❌ Generic answers for old package versions
✅ With Context7
Context7 MCP pulls up-to-date, version-specific documentation and code examples straight from the source — and places them directly into your prompt.
Add use context7 to your prompt in Cursor:
Create a basic Next.js project with app router. use context7
Create a script to delete the rows where the city is "" given PostgreSQL credentials. use context7
Context7 fetches up-to-date code examples and documentation right into your LLM's context.
- 1️⃣ Write your prompt naturally
- 2️⃣ Tell the LLM to
use context7 - 3️⃣ Get working code answers
No tab-switching, no hallucinated APIs that don't exist, no outdated code generations.
Adding Projects
Check out our project addition guide to learn how to add (or update) your favorite libraries to Context7.
Installation
Local
{
"mcpServers": {
"context7": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@upstash/context7-mcp"
]
}
}
}Remote
{
"mcpServers": {
"fetch": {
"type": "streamable-http",
"url": "https://router.mcpso.cc/mcp/context7"
}
}
}