context7-auto-research — Claude Code skill: setup
This skill retrieves current library and framework references through the Context7 API. Use it when a Claude Code answer needs documentation for React, Next.js, Prisma, or another library.
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill ai-research/context7-auto-researchWhat context7-auto-research does
context7-auto-research brings library and framework reference material into Claude Code conversations as questions arise. It is intended for checking APIs and usage patterns for React, Next.js, Prisma, and other popular libraries against current documentation.
The skill is added with npx, then works through ordinary Claude Code requests. An API key is optional, while placing one in an environment variable provides higher request limits. That matters when the skill will query Context7 frequently.
What it helps with
- look up current React guidance
- check a Next.js API before coding
- verify Prisma usage against its documentation
- bring library references into a Claude Code chat
Example prompts for the agent
- Check the current React documentation and show how to build this component.
- Find the current Next.js guidance for route handling before suggesting a change.
- Verify the Prisma migration command against the latest available reference.
How to install context7-auto-research
1claude-code-templates
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill ai-research/context7-auto-research2Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill context7-auto-research -a claude-code3Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/context7-auto-research/
Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates context7-auto-research2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.mdPlatform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --path cli-tool/components/skills/ai-research/context7-auto-researchManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways
Questions about context7-auto-research
How do I install context7-auto-research in Claude Code?
Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill ai-research/context7-auto-research, then run npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill context7-auto-research -a claude-code. The skill file should be at ~/.claude/skills/context7-auto-research/SKILL.md.
What does context7-auto-research do?
It retrieves reference material for libraries and frameworks through the Context7 API and brings it into Claude Code conversations. This covers questions about React, Next.js, Prisma, and other popular libraries.
Is an API key required for the skill?
An API key is optional. You can configure one through an environment variable to get higher request limits.