What clients are compatible with Context7 MCP?

Context7 MCP is compatible with: Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Windsurf. Check the server's documentation for client-specific setup instructions.

Context7 MCP

Q: How do I install Context7 MCP?

Install Context7 MCP by running: npx ctx7 setup. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop).

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Author

Upstash

Installation

Run this command to install:

npx ctx7 setup

Sample Configuration

Add this to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "context7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "ctx7",
        "setup"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Use our MCP Manifest Generator to build complete configurations visually, or the MCP Config Validator to check your existing config.

Compatible Clients

Claude CodeCursorOpenCodeWindsurf

Details

Server ID	context7
Author	Upstash
Category	Developer Tools
Compatible With	Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Windsurf
Tags	docscodingcontextmcp
GitHub	https://github.com/upstash/context7
Website	https://context7.com
GitHub Stars	54,683+
Maintenance	Active maintenance
Last GitHub Push	2026-05-06
Metadata Verified	2026-05-07

About Context7 MCP

Context7 MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server created by Upstash. It enables AI assistants to interact with Context7 capabilities.

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard that allows AI models to securely connect to external tools and data sources. By installing Context7 MCP, you give your AI assistant the ability to perform real actions through a standardized interface, rather than just generating text about them.

This server is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Windsurf and has 54,683+ stars on GitHub. It falls under the "Developer Tools" category of MCP servers.

To get started, use our MCP Manifest Generator to create a complete configuration, or validate your existing setup with the MCP Config Validator.

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FAQ

How do I install Context7 MCP?

Run "npx ctx7 setup" in your terminal. Then add the server configuration to your MCP client's config file. For Claude Desktop, this is typically located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on Windows.

What clients work with Context7 MCP?

Context7 MCP is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, OpenCode, Windsurf. Each client has its own configuration file format, but the MCP server setup is similar across all of them.

What can I do with Context7 MCP?

Up-to-date, version-specific library documentation and code examples for AI coding agents. Once configured, your AI assistant can interact with these capabilities through natural language commands, making it possible to perform real actions directly from your AI chat interface.