mcp-context7

name	mcp-context7
description	Query up-to-date library documentation and code examples using Context7. Provides 2 tools for resolving library IDs and querying documentation.
allowed-tools	Bash, Read

Context7

Query up-to-date documentation and code examples for any programming library or framework using Context7's documentation service.

Version: 2.0.2 (locked 2026-01-20)

Environment Variables (Optional)

This skill works without authentication, but setting an API key is recommended for higher rate limits:

• MCP_CONTEXT7_API_KEY: Your Context7 API key (get free key at https://context7.com/dashboard)

export MCP_CONTEXT7_API_KEY="ctx7sk_..."

Without API key: Works with lower rate limits (suitable for light usage) With API key: Higher rate limits, free tier is generous for most use cases

Environment variables use the MCP_<SKILL_NAME>_<VAR> naming convention to avoid conflicts.

Tools

Tool	Description
resolve-library-id	Resolves a package/product name to a Context7-compatible library ID and returns matching libraries
query-docs	Retrieves and queries up-to-date documentation and code examples from Context7 for any programming library or framework

⚠️ Always check tools/ for exact parameter names before calling.

Usage

Quick Start

⚠️ Before calling any tool, read its documentation in tools/ to get the exact parameter names.

# List available tools and their schemas
node ./scripts/mcp-caller.mjs list

# Then check tools/<tool-name>.md for parameter details

CLI (Single Call)

Run from this skill directory:

node ./scripts/mcp-caller.mjs call <tool> '<json-args>'
node ./scripts/mcp-caller.mjs resource <uri>
node ./scripts/mcp-caller.mjs prompt <name> '<json-args>'
node ./scripts/mcp-caller.mjs list

Programmatic (Batch/Parallel)

For batch operations or complex logic, use the API module:

// example.mjs - Run from this skill directory
import { callTool, listTools } from './scripts/api.mjs';

// First, check available tools and their schemas
const tools = await listTools();
console.log(tools.map(t => ({ name: t.name, params: Object.keys(t.inputSchema?.properties || {}) })));

// Then call with correct parameters (see tools/*.md for details)
const result = await callTool('toolName', { /* check tools/toolName.md for params */ });

// Parallel calls
const results = await Promise.all([
  callTool('tool1', { /* params from tools/tool1.md */ }),
  callTool('tool2', { /* params from tools/tool2.md */ }),
]);

console.log(JSON.stringify(results, null, 2));

Available API functions:

• callTool(name, args) - Call a tool
• listTools() - List available tools (includes inputSchema with parameter info)
• readResource(uri) - Read a resource
• listResources() - List resources
• getPrompt(name, args) - Get a prompt
• listPrompts() - List prompts
• close() - Close connection (optional cleanup)

Error Handling

If a tool call fails (e.g., "method not found", parameter changes):

1. Try to complete the task using other available tools
2. Inform user: "This skill may be outdated - MCP server API has changed"
3. User needs to run mcp-skill-generator to update this skill

Do not retry failed calls repeatedly - prioritize finding alternatives.

Updating

To update this skill with newer MCP server version:

1. Run mcp-skill-generator
2. Provide this skill's path for update