Context7 MCP for Claude Desktop

Context7 and Claude Desktop

Claude Desktop has native MCP support, making it ideal for Context7 integration. Connect Context7 to give Claude access to up-to-date documentation for thousands of libraries.

Why Context7 + Claude is Powerful

• Current API Knowledge for latest library versions
• Accurate Examples reflecting how libraries work today
• Fewer Hallucinations with real documentation
• Better Debugging with accurate reference material

Quick Installation

npx @upstash/context7-mcp@latest init --claude

This automatically configures Claude Desktop. Restart Claude after running.

Manual Installation

Edit Claude's configuration file:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add Context7 to mcpServers with command "npx" and args ["-y", "@upstash/context7-mcp@latest"]. Optionally add CONTEXT7_API_KEY in env section.

Using Context7 with Claude

Ask Claude about any library and Context7 automatically provides documentation:

• "How do I set up server actions in Next.js 15?"
• "Show me how to create a REST API with Hono"
• "How do I configure Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL?"

Tips for Better Results

• Be specific about library names
• Mention versions when relevant
• Ask follow-up questions for deeper understanding