context7

Retrieve current library documentation via the Context7 CLI.

1|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hirokimry/vibecorp --skill context7-hirokimry
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: context7
Source: https://github.com/hirokimry/vibecorp/tree/main/skills/context7
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hirokimry/vibecorp --skill context7-hirokimry

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents outdated API knowledge from slipping into code by fetching current documentation on demand.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Latest Documentation Lookup: Resolves a library name and retrieves the most relevant current docs from Context7.
  • Token-Controlled Summaries: Limits document size so outputs stay focused and usable in chat or code review workflows.
  • Failure-Aware Guidance: Handles missing CLI installs, unresolved libraries, and API errors with clear next-step instructions.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to fetch the latest documentation for a specific library using the Context7 skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about context7

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get the latest API documentation before coding against a library?▼

Fetching current library documentation on demand prevents coding against outdated APIs. This skill resolves a library name and retrieves token-limited summaries of the most relevant current docs to keep your development workflow accurate.

How do I verify if an API reference is outdated during software development?▼

Verifying API references requires checking current library documentation to prevent coding against stale knowledge. This skill resolves the library name and fetches up-to-date docs, applying token-controlled summaries to keep outputs focused and usable.

Do I need the Context7 CLI installed to look up library documentation?▼

Yes, looking up library documentation requires the Context7 CLI installed. The skill depends on this CLI for library resolution and token-limited document fetching, providing explicit error reporting and next-step instructions if the CLI is missing.

Can I limit the size of fetched documentation summaries for code review workflows?▼

Yes, you can limit fetched documentation size using token-controlled summaries. The skill limits document size so outputs stay focused and usable in chat or code review workflows, preventing excessive token consumption during library lookup.

What happens if a library cannot be resolved during framework lookup?▼

When a library cannot be resolved during framework lookup, the skill provides failure-aware guidance with explicit error reporting. It handles unresolved libraries and API errors by returning clear next-step instructions for the software engineering workflow.