Context7 MCP Server

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Context7 MCP provides Claude with up-to-date, version-aware documentation directly from official sources. Instead of relying on stale training data, Claude can query Context7 to fetch accurate API docs, usage examples, and framework references in real time. Best suited for developers who want reliable documentation context while coding or debugging.

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Category: Documentation / KnowledgeCompany: Upstash
Compatible Tools:
Claude (Primary)
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Example Configurations

For stdio Server (Context7 MCP Server Example):
context7://docs
For SSE Server:
URL: http://example.com:8080/sse

Context7 MCP Server Specific Instructions

1. Install the Context7 MCP server:
npx -y @upstash/context7-mcp
2. Add the MCP server to Claude Desktop settings.
3. Restart Claude Desktop to enable Context7.

Usage Notes

Help other developers understand when this MCP works best and where to be careful.

Best used when:
You need accurate, version-specific documentation for libraries, frameworks, or APIs.
Why it’s useful:
Prevents hallucinations caused by outdated docs and reduces manual copy-pasting from external sites.
Tool behavior:
Claude automatically consults Context7 when documentation context is needed.
Limitations:
Consumes context budget when fetching large documentation sections.
Tips:
Ask focused questions like “Show me the latest Next.js middleware docs” instead of broad queries.
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