# 3rd Party Framework Docs > Query up-to-date 3rd-party framework/library documentation using Context7 MCP Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/3rd-party-framework-docs` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/3rd-party-framework-docs` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/3rd-party-framework-docs/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: AI & ML - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/3rd-party-framework-docs --- # Framework Documentation Query Skill **What:** Query current framework/library documentation using Context7 MCP **When to use:** - Need current library API documentation - Validating learned patterns against latest APIs - Working with unfamiliar frameworks - Checking version-specific features - Planning with external dependencies **Why not web search:** Context7 provides structured, version-specific docs optimized for AI consumption --- ## Prerequisites - Context7 MCP installed and configured - MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) - See [docs/context7-integration.md](../../../docs/context7-integration.md) for setup --- ## Workflow ### Step 1: Identify the Use Case **Ask yourself:** - Am I working with an external library/framework? - Do I need current API documentation? - Is this a version-specific question? **If YES → Use Context7** **If NO → Use existing project knowledge** --- ### Step 2: Determine Library ID **Format:** `/owner/repo` or `/owner/repo/version` **Common examples:** ``` /vercel/next.js # Latest Next.js /vercel/next.js/v15.0.0 # Specific version /facebook/react # Latest React /supabase/supabase # Supabase /mongodb/docs # MongoDB /vitejs/vite # Vite ``` **Finding IDs:** - Ask AI: "What's the Context7 library ID for [framework]?" - Check Context7 docs: https://context7.com/libraries - Format: GitHub repository path --- ### Step 3: Formulate Query **Good queries (specific):** ``` "Query Context7 for Next.js 15 middleware patterns" "Use Context7: How to implement auth in Supabase v2?" "Check Context7 for current React hooks best practices" ``` **Poor queries (too vague):** ``` "How does Next.js work?" # Too broad "Get docs" # Missing library "Latest API" # Which library? ``` **Best practice:** Include library name + version + specific topic --- ### Step 4: Apply Response to AIKnowSys **For learned skills:** ```markdown # Skill: Next.js Middleware Pattern **Source:** Context7 `/vercel/next.js/v15.0.0` (Feb 2026) **Pattern:** \`\`\`typescript // Current Next.js 15 middleware export function middleware(request: NextRequest) { // ... (code from Context7) } \`\`\` **When to use:** [your project-specific context] ``` **For tech stack scaffolding:** - Use Context7 response to verify CODEBASE_ESSENTIALS patterns - Update tech stack examples with current conventions - Reference version in documentation **For validation:** - Compare existing skill with Context7 response - Flag deprecated patterns - Suggest updates if drift detected --- ## Integration Points ### With @Planner Agent **Scenario:** Planning a new feature with unfamiliar tech **Workflow:** ``` 1. @Planner I need to implement [feature] with [technology] 2. AI: "I'll query Context7 for current patterns" 3. AI uses Context7 to get latest docs 4. Planner creates plan with accurate APIs 5. Plan includes version references ``` **Example:** ``` @Planner Plan authentication for Next.js 15 app Use Context7 to get current middleware and route handler patterns. ``` ### With @Developer Agent **Scenario:** Implementing a feature with external dependency **Workflow:** ``` 1. Developer reads CODEBASE_ESSENTIALS (project patterns) 2. Identifies external library usage 3. Queries Context7 for current API 4. Implements with up-to-date patterns 5. Documents in learned skill with version ``` **Example:** ``` @Developer Implement Supabase auth Use Context7 for Supabase v2 current auth patterns. Follow TDD workflow. ``` ### With Skill Creation **Scenario:** Creating a learned skill about external library **Workflow:** ``` 1. Discover pattern in your code 2. Query Context7 for library documentation 3. Validate pattern is current best practice 4. Document in SKILL.md with: - Source: Context7 /owner/repo/version - Last validated: Date - Version-specific notes ``` **Example skill header:** ```markdown # Skill: Supabase Row Level Security **Source:** Context7 `/supabase/supabase` (Feb 2026) **Last Validated:** 2026-02-01 **Supabase Version:** 2.x ``` --- ## Best Practices ### DO ✅ - **Include version numbers** in queries and skill documentation - **Validate before committing** learned skills - **Cache responses** for repeated queries (24 hour TTL) - **Document source** when using Context7 in skills - **Combine with project knowledge** (Context7 + CODEBASE_ESSENTIALS) ### DON'T ❌ - **Don't use for project-specific code** (use CODEBASE_ESSENTIALS) - **Don't skip version** when version matters - **Don't trust blindly** - validate Context7 responses make sense - **Don't query for general concepts** (use built-in AI knowledge) - **Don't use for performance-critical workflows** (adds latency) --- ## When Context7 is Unavailable **Graceful degradation:** ``` If Context7 not available: 1. Use AI's built-in knowledge (may be outdated) 2. Manually check official docs 3. Add TODO to validate with Context7 later 4. Document assumption in code ``` **Example:** ```javascript // TODO: Validate with Context7 when available // Assumption: Next.js 15 middleware pattern (as of Feb 2026) export function middleware(req) { // ... } ``` --- ## Troubleshooting ### Query Returns No Results **Possible causes:** - Library ID incorrect (check format) - Version doesn't exist or isn't documented - Library not indexed by Context7 **Solutions:** - Verify library ID with AI: "Is `/owner/repo` correct?" - Try without version (use latest) - Check Context7 library list: https://context7.com/libraries - Manual fallback: Check official docs directly ### Response Seems Outdated **Possible causes:** - Context7 cache - Library docs not updated - Wrong version specified **Solutions:** - Clear cache: `.aiknowsys/context7-cache/` - Verify version number matches expectation - Check library's official changelog - Report to Context7 if docs should be current ### Timeout or Slow **Possible causes:** - Network latency - Large documentation - Rate limiting **Solutions:** - Be more specific in query (reduce scope) - Enable caching (see Advanced Features in docs) - Use cached skills for repeated needs - Consider offline fallback workflow --- ## Examples ### Example 1: Validating Learned Skill **Scenario:** You created a skill 3 months ago about React hooks **Workflow:** ``` 1. Open skill: .github/skills/react-hooks-pattern/SKILL.md 2. Ask AI: "Use Context7 to check if this React hooks skill is current. Compare with /facebook/react latest docs." 3. AI queries Context7 4. AI reports: "✅ Pattern is current" or "⚠️ Deprecated, use X instead" 5. Update skill if needed 6. Update "Last Validated" date ``` ### Example 2: Scaffolding with Specific Version **Scenario:** Starting a new Next.js 15 project **Workflow:** ```bash npx aiknowsys init --stack nextjs # In AI chat: "Use Context7 /vercel/next.js/v15.0.0 to verify: 1. App Router structure is current 2. Middleware patterns are up-to-date 3. Server Components conventions are correct Update CODEBASE_ESSENTIALS if any patterns are outdated." ``` ### Example 3: Planning with Unfamiliar Tech **Scenario:** Need to add Supabase to existing project **Workflow:** ``` @Planner Create plan for Supabase integration Requirements: - Authentication (email/password + OAuth) - Row Level Security - Real-time subscriptions Use Context7 /supabase/supabase to: 1. Get current auth patterns 2. Check RLS best practices 3. Verify real-time API Create implementation plan with current APIs. ``` --- ## Related Skills - [skill-validation](../skill-validation/SKILL.md) - Automated skill validation - [skill-creator](../skill-creator/SKILL.md) - Creating learned skills - [tdd-workflow](../tdd-workflow/SKILL.md) - Test-driven development --- ## See Also - [Context7 Integration Guide](../../../docs/context7-integration.md) - Full setup and usage - [Advanced Workflows](../../../docs/advanced-workflows.md) - Integration patterns - [Context7 Official Docs](https://context7.com/docs) - MCP server documentation --- **Last Updated:** 2026-02-01 **AIKnowSys Version:** 0.8.0+ --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/arpa73) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.