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# Context7

Context7 searches technical documentation using the Context7 MCP, triggered by requests like "check the docs" or "how to use this library?". Use it to look up API references and solutions from official docs within Claude Code.

**Install:**

```bash
npx degit https://github.com/wasabeef/claude-code-cookbook/tree/main/plugins/en/skills/context7 ~/.claude/skills/context7
```

## README

# Search technical documentation via Context7 MCP

Searches technical documentation using MCP's Context7.

## Usage

```bash
# Format for requesting Claude
"Search for [search keyword] using context7"
```

## Basic Examples

```bash
# Research React hooks
"Search for React hooks using context7"

# Search for error solutions
"Search for TypeScript type errors using context7"
```

## Collaboration with Claude

```bash
# Request technical research
"Search for information about Rust's ownership system using context7 and explain it for beginners"

# Request error solution
"Search for common causes and solutions for Python's ImportError using context7"

# Confirm best practices
"Search for best practices for React performance optimization using context7"
```

## Detailed Examples

```bash
# Research from multiple perspectives
"Search for GraphQL using context7 from the following perspectives:
1. Basic concepts and differences from REST API
2. Implementation methods and best practices
3. Common issues and solutions"

# Research specific versions or environments
"Search for new features in Next.js 14 using context7, focusing on how to use App Router"
```

## Notes

If information cannot be found with Context7, Claude will automatically suggest other methods such as web search.