Context7

What is Context7?

Context7 is a service that provides the AI with up-to-date documentation for popular libraries and frameworks. When connected, the AI can look up current API references, usage examples, and best practices before generating code.

What Context7 provides:

• Current documentation: Always up-to-date library docs

• Thousands of libraries: React, Next.js, Supabase, Stripe, and more

• API references: Function signatures, parameters, return types

• Code examples: Real usage patterns from official docs

• Best practices: Framework-specific recommendations

How it integrates:

• Connects to your App2 workspace

• Available to all projects automatically

• AI queries Context7 when needed

• Works transparently in the background

Note: Context7 is completely optional. App2 works without it, but code generation is more accurate with it.

Why use Context7?

Context7 makes the AI smarter about current library versions and API usage.

Benefits:

More accurate code:

• AI uses current API syntax

• Correct function signatures

• Up-to-date import statements

• Proper configuration patterns

Fewer errors:

• Reduced deprecated API usage

• Correct parameter types

• Valid method calls

• Framework-specific patterns

Better practices:

• Current best practices

• Recommended approaches

• Performance optimizations

• Security patterns

Less iteration:

• Get it right the first time

• Fewer "that API doesn't exist" errors

• Reduced back-and-forth

• Save time and credits

Example improvements:

Without Context7:

• AI might use outdated React patterns

• Incorrect Supabase method signatures

• Deprecated Next.js APIs

With Context7:

• Current React 19 patterns

• Correct Supabase client v2 methods

• Latest Next.js 15 APIs

Prerequisites

Before connecting Context7, you need:

1. Context7 account: Free or paid account at context7.com

2. API key: Generated from Context7 dashboard

3. App2 workspace: Any tier (Free, Pro, Lifetime Pro)

4. Workspace role: Owner or Admin permissions

Getting a Context7 API key:

1. Visit context7.com

2. Sign up or log in

3. Navigate to API keys section

4. Create new API key

5. Copy the key (shown once)

Tip: Context7 offers a free tier. Check their pricing page for current offerings.

Setup steps

Step 1: Get your Context7 API key

Sign up at context7.com and generate an API key.

Step 2: Open Context7 settings

1. Go to Workspace Settings in App2

2. Navigate to Integrations → Context7

3. Context7 settings panel opens

Step 3: Add your API key

1. Find the "Context7 API Key" input field

2. Paste your API key

3. Click "Save Context7 key"

App2 validates your key automatically.

Step 4: Verify connection

Success indicators:

• "Context7 configured" message appears

• Last updated timestamp shown

• Green status indicator in Quick Actions

If validation fails:

• Check key was copied correctly

• Verify key is active in Context7 dashboard

• Try generating a new key

Context7 is now connected to your workspace!

Using Context7

Context7 works automatically—no action needed after setup.

Automatic integration:

• AI queries Context7 when generating code

• Looks up library documentation as needed

• Uses current API references

• Applies framework best practices

You don't need to:

• Manually request Context7 lookups

• Change your prompts

• Configure per-project

• Do anything special

Transparent usage:

• Works in all chat modes

• Available to all workspace projects

• Queries happen in the background

• Improves code quality automatically

Example:

Your prompt: "Add Supabase authentication"

With Context7:

• AI looks up current Supabase auth docs

• Uses correct method signatures

• Implements with latest patterns

• Includes proper TypeScript types

Result: More accurate, current code.

Managing Context7

Viewing connection status

Check if Context7 is connected:

In Workspace Settings:

1. Go to Integrations → Context7

2. Status shows "Configured" or "Not configured"

3. Last updated timestamp (if configured)

In Quick Actions:

1. Click + button → Integrations → Context7

2. Green dot = connected

3. Gray dot = not connected

Updating your API key

Replace your existing Context7 key.

How to update:

1. Go to Workspace Settings → Integrations → Context7

2. Click in the masked key field (••••••••)

3. Field clears automatically

4. Paste new API key

5. Click "Save Context7 key"

6. New key validated and saved

When to update:

• Key expired or revoked

• Rotating keys for security

• Upgrading Context7 plan

• Switching accounts

Removing Context7

Delete Context7 integration from your workspace.

How to remove:

1. Go to Workspace Settings → Integrations → Context7

2. Click "Remove Context7" button

3. Confirm removal

4. Key deleted from workspace

What happens:

• API key permanently deleted

• AI can no longer query Context7

• Code generation continues (without Context7 docs)

• No impact on existing projects

What gets enhanced

Context7 improves AI responses when using specific libraries.

Library documentation

Supported libraries:

• React, Next.js, Vue, Angular

• Supabase, Firebase

• Stripe, PayPal

• Tailwind CSS, Material-UI

• Express, NestJS

• And thousands more

What the AI can look up:

• Function signatures and parameters

• Return types and error handling

• Configuration options

• Usage examples

• Best practices

Framework-specific patterns

React:

• Current hooks API

• Component patterns

• State management

• Performance optimization

Next.js:

• App Router patterns

• Server components

• Metadata API

• Route handlers

Supabase:

• Client initialization

• Auth methods

• Database queries

• Storage operations

API usage examples

Context7 provides real code examples from official docs.

Example: Supabase auth

Without Context7, AI might use outdated patterns.

With Context7, AI uses current Supabase v2 client methods with proper error handling and TypeScript types.

Best practices

When Context7 helps most

Use Context7 for:

• Projects using popular frameworks

• Implementing third-party integrations

• Following current best practices

• Learning new libraries

Example scenarios:

• "Add Stripe payment checkout" → Context7 provides current Stripe API

• "Implement Next.js middleware" → Context7 gives latest App Router patterns

• "Set up Supabase real-time" → Context7 shows current subscription methods

Keeping your key secure

Security tips:

• Never share your Context7 API key

• Rotate keys periodically

• Monitor usage in Context7 dashboard

• Revoke compromised keys immediately

• Use separate keys for testing/production

Monitoring usage

Track Context7 usage:

• Check Context7 dashboard for API calls

• Monitor rate limits

• Review usage patterns

• Upgrade Context7 plan if needed

Troubleshooting

Context7 key validation failed

Issue: "Invalid API key" error when saving.

Solutions:

1. Verify you copied the complete key

2. Check key isn't expired in Context7 dashboard

3. Ensure key has required permissions

4. Generate new key from Context7

5. Try pasting in plain text editor first (remove formatting)

Context7 not improving code quality

Issue: AI still using outdated patterns despite Context7 connected.

Solutions:

1. Verify Context7 shows "Configured" in settings

2. Check last updated timestamp is recent

3. Be specific about library versions in prompts

4. Try mentioning the library explicitly: "Using Supabase v2..."

5. Context7 may not have docs for every library

Can't remove Context7 integration

Issue: Remove button not working or grayed out.

Solutions:

1. Verify you're workspace owner or admin

2. Check internet connection

3. Refresh page and try again

4. Contact support if persists

Context7 rate limit errors

Issue: Context7 API limit exceeded.

Solution: Check your Context7 plan limits. Upgrade Context7 subscription for higher rate limits, or wait for limit to reset.

FAQ

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard for providing external context to AI models. Context7 uses MCP to give the AI access to library documentation.

Does Context7 cost extra?

Context7 has its own pricing separate from App2. Check context7.com/pricing for current plans. Many users find the free tier sufficient.

Do all App2 tiers support Context7?

Yes. Context7 works with Free, Pro, and Lifetime workspaces. It's not tier-restricted.

Does Context7 consume App2 credits?

No. Context7 queries don't consume App2 credits. However, the code generation itself still consumes credits (unless using BYOK).

Can I use Context7 without BYOK?

Yes. Context7 and BYOK are separate features. You can use Context7 with App2 credits or with BYOK.

How does Context7 know which libraries to query?

The AI determines which libraries are relevant based on your prompt and project context, then queries Context7 for those specific libraries.

Can I see when Context7 is being used?

Not directly in the UI. Context7 queries happen automatically in the background. You'll notice improved code quality and fewer errors.

Will Context7 work for custom/private libraries?

No. Context7 provides documentation for public, open-source libraries. Private or custom libraries won't be available.

Can I disable Context7 temporarily?

Remove the API key to disable. Add it back later to re-enable. There's no toggle—either configured or not.

Does Context7 work offline?

No. Context7 is a cloud service that requires internet connectivity to query documentation.

Related links

• AI LLM Keys (BYOK) - Use your own AI provider keys

• Getting Started

• Quick Actions - Check integration status

• Workspaces - Workspace-level integrations

• Plans and Credits