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Context7 MCP via mcporter (stdio). Use for library/API docs, setup, and configuration guidance with up-to-date sources.

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  2. Copy the prompt below and paste it into your agent.
  3. Review the proposed files and risks before you approve installation.
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Context7 via MCP (stdio)

Use the Context7 MCP server through mcporter in stdio mode. This keeps the MCP server local and avoids extra config files.

Quick Checks

npx -y mcporter@latest list --stdio "npx -y @upstash/context7-mcp@latest" --name context7 --schema

Resolve Library ID

npx -y mcporter@latest call --stdio "npx -y @upstash/context7-mcp@latest" --name context7 resolve-library-id \
  query="How do I use React hooks?" \
  libraryName="react"

Query Docs

npx -y mcporter@latest call --stdio "npx -y @upstash/context7-mcp@latest" --name context7 query-docs \
  libraryId="/websites/react_dev" \
  query="useEffect cleanup examples"

Optional API Key

If you have a Context7 API key, set CONTEXT7_API_KEY in the environment before running the commands above.