context7-cli

# Context7 CLI This skill provides guidance for using the Context7 CLI (`ctx7`) to manage AI coding skills across different AI assistants. ## Installation The Context7 CLI can be installed globally or run directly with npx: ```bash # Install globally npm install -g ctx7 # Or run directly (no installation needed) npx ctx7 ``` ## Authentication Before using authenticated features like skill generation, you need to log in: ```bash # Log in (opens browser for OAuth) ctx7 login # Check login status ctx7 whoami # Log out ctx7 logout ``` ## Core Workflows ### Searching for Skills Search the Context7 registry for skills by topic or technology: ```bash # Search for skills ctx7 skills search pdf ctx7 skills search typescript ctx7 skills search "react testing" ``` ### Installing Skills Install skills from the registry to your AI assistant: ```bash # Install a specific skill ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills pdf # Install multiple skills ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills pdf commit # Install to specific AI assistant ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills pdf --claude ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills pdf --cursor # Install globally (home directory) ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills pdf --global ``` ### Generating Custom Skills Create new skills tailored to your needs using AI: ```bash # Generate a skill (requires login) ctx7 skills generate # Generate for specific assistant ctx7 skills generate --claude ctx7 skills generate --cursor # Short aliases ctx7 skills gen ctx7 skills g ``` The generation process: 1. Describe the expertise you want (e.g., "OAuth authentication with NextAuth.js") 2. Select relevant libraries from search results 3. Answer clarifying questions 4. Review and install the generated skill ### Managing Installed Skills ```bash # List installed skills ctx7 skills list ctx7 skills list --claude ctx7 skills list --global # Get info about available skills in a project ctx7 skills info /anthropics/skills # Remove a skill ctx7 skills remove pdf ctx7 skills remove pdf --claude ``` ## Supported AI Assistants The CLI automatically detects and supports: - Claude Code (`.claude/skills/`) - Cursor (`.cursor/skills/`) - Codex (`.codex/skills/`) - OpenCode (`.opencode/skills/`) - Amp (`.agents/skills/`) - Antigravity (`.agent/skills/`) ## Common Use Cases ### Finding Skills for Specific Tasks When a user needs skills for a particular technology or framework: 1. Search the registry: `ctx7 skills search <topic>` 2. Review results and install relevant skills 3. Verify installation with `ctx7 skills list` ### Setting Up a New Project For new projects, install commonly needed skills: ```bash # Install essential skills for web development ctx7 skills install /anthropics/skills typescript react testing --claude ``` ### Creating Custom Skills When existing skills don't cover specific needs: 1. Use `ctx7 skills generate` for AI-assisted creation 2. Provide detailed description of required expertise 3. Review and refine the generated skill 4. Install to your preferred AI assistant ## Tips - Use short aliases for faster workflow: `ctx7 si` (install), `ctx7 ss` (search) - Skills are installed to project-specific directories by default - Use `--global` flag for skills available across all projects - Generation has weekly limits (6 free, 10 pro accounts) - Visit [context7.com](https://context7.com) to browse the registry manually