How do I install the Context7 skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add makabakaxy/context7 in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Context7 skill do?

Fetch up-to-date library documentation and code examples via Context7. Use when user needs to resolve library IDs or query docs for any programming library or framework. It is listed under Docs & Writing on SkillMD.

Is Context7 safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Context7?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Context7 free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Context7?

makabakaxy (@makabakaxy) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Context7 by makabakaxy — Agent Skill

Name: Context7
Author: makabakaxy

File contents

context7 (via mcp2cli)

Resolve library IDs and query up-to-date documentation and code examples from Context7.

Shortcuts

No shortcuts configured. Use full command form: mcp2cli context7 <cmd>

Commands

Library

Command	Description	Example	Ref
`mcp2cli context7 library resolve`	Resolve a library name to a Context7-compatible library ID	`mcp2cli context7 library resolve --library-name react --query 'hooks usage'mcp2cli context7 library resolve --library-name 'next.js' --query 'server side rendering'`	ref
`mcp2cli context7 library search`	Query up-to-date docs and code examples for a library	`mcp2cli context7 library search --library-id '/vercel/next.js' --query 'How to set up authentication with JWT'`	ref

Discover Parameters

Append --help to any command for full parameter list:

mcp2cli context7 library resolve --help

Note: Use Ref links in the Commands table above to view detailed parameter reference and more examples.

User Notes

MUST READ users/skill.md for custom workflows and tips. Config: MCP server settings live in ~/.agents/mcp2cli/servers.yaml - edit there to take effect.

Frequently asked questions

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