Access Up-to-Date Library Docs in Claude
No authentication required. Version-specific documentation for thousands of libraries. Works with all MCP clients.
No Authentication Required
Unlike most integrations, Context7 doesn't require any API keys or OAuth connections. Just add it to your MCP configuration and start using it immediately. It's truly plug-and-play.
What You Can Do
"Show me Next.js 14 routing examples"
Get version-specific documentation with accurate code examples
"How do I use React Server Components?"
Search for specific topics within large libraries
"Find MongoDB aggregation pipeline docs"
Instant access to API references and usage patterns
"What are the latest Supabase auth features?"
Always get the most up-to-date documentation
"Compare Vue 2 and Vue 3 lifecycle hooks"
Access different versions side-by-side
How to Use
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Click "Add to Your AI Now" above
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Copy the MCP configuration from your hub
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Add it to Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP client
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Start asking for documentation - no setup required!
Pro tip: Context7 works immediately because it doesn't require authentication. Unlike other services, there's no OAuth flow or API key to manage - just add and use!
Available Operations
Library Search
- Search thousands of popular libraries by name
- View available versions, trust scores, and snippet counts
- Find the right library for your use case
Documentation Retrieval
- Get up-to-date documentation with code examples
- Request version-specific docs for accurate examples
- Focus on specific topics (e.g., "routing", "authentication")
- Control documentation length for optimal context usage
Smart Context Management
- Adjustable token limits to control response size
- Topic filtering for focused documentation
- Formatted for optimal LLM comprehension
Example Usage
You: "Show me how to use React hooks"Claude will automatically search Context7 for React documentation and show you current hook examples.
You: "Get Next.js 14 App Router documentation"Claude retrieves version-specific Next.js 14 documentation, ensuring code examples work with your project version.
You: "Find MongoDB aggregation pipeline examples"Claude searches for MongoDB docs and focuses on aggregation pipeline topics, providing relevant examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Context7 require authentication?
No! Context7 is a public API that doesn't require any authentication. Just add it to your AI assistant and start searching for documentation immediately.
What libraries does Context7 support?
Context7 provides documentation for thousands of popular libraries including React, Next.js, Vue, Express, MongoDB, Supabase, and many more. Search for any library to see if it's available.
Can I get version-specific documentation?
Yes! Context7 supports version-specific documentation. You can request docs for a specific version (e.g., Next.js 14.0.0) to get accurate code examples for that exact version.
What AI tools does this work with?
Any MCP-compatible client: Claude Desktop, Cursor, Continue, and more. One connection works with all.
Are there any rate limits?
Context7 has usage limits for public API access. For most use cases, the free tier is sufficient. If you hit rate limits, wait a few moments before trying again.
How is this different from having Claude look up docs online?
Context7 provides structured, version-specific documentation optimized for AI consumption. It's faster, more reliable, and ensures you get accurate code examples for your specific library version.
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Add to Your AI NowNo authentication required • Instant access • Works with all MCP clients