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Context7 by dvasyliev — Agent Skill

Name: Context7
Author: dvasyliev

Context7

Fetch up-to-date library documentation using Context7 API. Use this skill when the user asks for docs, examples, or help with a specific library/framework (e.g., "look up React docs", "context7 nextjs routing", "fetch docs for fastapi").

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Context7 Documentation Fetcher

This skill fetches up-to-date documentation and code examples from libraries using the Context7 API.

Standard Workflow

Context7 requires a two-step process:

Step 1: Search for the Library ID

First, search for the library to get its ID:

GET https://context7.com/api/v2/libs/search?libraryName=<library>&query=<context>

Parameters:

libraryName: The library name (e.g., "react", "nextjs", "fastapi")
query: Search context to help find the right library

The response contains a results array with library objects. Use the id field from the first result.

Step 2: Get Documentation Context

Use the library ID to fetch relevant documentation:

GET https://context7.com/api/v2/context?libraryId=<id>&query=<question>

Parameters:

libraryId: The ID from step 1 (e.g., "/vercel/next.js")
query: Natural language question about the documentation

This returns ranked code snippets and documentation matching your query.

Example Usage

When the user asks about a library:

Search for the library: Fetch https://context7.com/api/v2/libs/search?libraryName=nextjs&query=routing Extract the library ID from the response (e.g., "/vercel/next.js")
Fetch documentation: Fetch https://context7.com/api/v2/context?libraryId=/vercel/next.js&query=How to setup dynamic routes
Present the results to the user with the relevant code examples and documentation.

Tips for Best Results

Use specific, detailed queries rather than vague terms
Include relevant context in the query (e.g., "useState hook with TypeScript" instead of just "state")
The API works without an API key but has restricted rate limits

---name: context7description: Fetch up-to-date library documentation using Context7 API. Use this skill when the user asks for docs, examples, or help with a specific library/framework (e.g., "look up React docs", "context7 nextjs routing", "fetch docs for fastapi").---# Context7 Documentation FetcherThis skill fetches up-to-date documentation and code examples from libraries using the Context7 API.## Standard WorkflowContext7 requires a **two-step process**:### Step 1: Search for the Library IDFirst, search for the library to get its ID:```GET https://context7.com/api/v2/libs/search?libraryName=<library>&query=<context>```Parameters:- `libraryName`: The library name (e.g., "react", "nextjs", "fastapi")- `query`: Search context to help find the right libraryThe response contains a `results` array with library objects. Use the `id` field from the first result.### Step 2: Get Documentation ContextUse the library ID to fetch relevant documentation:```GET https://context7.com/api/v2/context?libraryId=<id>&query=<question>```Parameters:- `libraryId`: The ID from step 1 (e.g., "/vercel/next.js")- `query`: Natural language question about the documentationThis returns ranked code snippets and documentation matching your query.## Example UsageWhen the user asks about a library:1. **Search for the library**: Fetch `https://context7.com/api/v2/libs/search?libraryName=nextjs&query=routing` Extract the library ID from the response (e.g., "/vercel/next.js")2. **Fetch documentation**: Fetch `https://context7.com/api/v2/context?libraryId=/vercel/next.js&query=How to setup dynamic routes`3. **Present the results** to the user with the relevant code examples and documentation.## Tips for Best Results- Use specific, detailed queries rather than vague terms- Include relevant context in the query (e.g., "useState hook with TypeScript" instead of just "state")- The API works without an API key but has restricted rate limits

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