Prompts for Context7
Implement [feature, described specifically and concretely] using [library name and version, e.g. "Next.js 15 App Router"]. use context7 -- this fetches current, version-specific documentation from the actual library source instead of relying purely on the assistant’s own training data, which may be outdated by now.
Context7 is a free MCP server that injects current, version-specific library documentation into your AI coding assistant’s context — adding “use context7” to a prompt is what triggers it to fetch real docs instead of relying on potentially stale training data.
What this produces
Code suggestions and answers grounded in the actual current documentation for the library and version you’re using, rather than the assistant’s best guess from training data that may be outdated.
Variations
Two ready-to-copy versions for different tasks.
Implement [feature, described specifically, e.g. “a paginated API endpoint that returns user data”] using [library name and version, e.g. “Next.js 15 App Router” or “FastAPI 0.115”]. use context7 to pull current documentation before writing the implementation.
Here’s my code: [paste the relevant code]. I’m using [library and version] and getting this error: [error message, described specifically and completely]. use context7 to check if this specific API has changed in the current version before suggesting a fix.
See also: ChatGPT Prompt for Coding and Best AI Prompt for Programming.
FAQ
Do I need to install anything to use Context7?
Yes — you need the Context7 MCP server connected to your AI client (Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, Windsurf, and others support it); it works without an API key at basic rate limits, or with a free API key for higher limits.
Does this work with every programming library?
Context7 supports thousands of libraries, but coverage varies — if a specific library isn’t indexed, the assistant falls back on its regular training data.
Is Context7 free to use?
Yes — the core MCP server is open source and free, with an optional API key for higher rate limits and paid tiers for heavier usage.
