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Context7 looks up library documentation and returns excerpts that a coding assistant or application can use as reference.

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How does Context7 help with the right library version?

A lookup can identify a library and return excerpts for your question. Specify the version you use where the documentation supports it. Open the maintainer’s guide to check that the excerpt matches it.

If the excerpt describes a different release or skips a prerequisite, do not treat it as the answer for your app.

What does Context7 count?

Context7 lists 1,000 included calls per month on Free, with public library access. Pro lists an included monthly allowance for each seat and charges separately for extra calls and private repository parsing.

Finding a library and requesting excerpts can be separate operations. Check the current plan and the usage for the account that makes the calls.

What should you send for a public documentation lookup?

Start with the public library name, version and the question. Context7 says its service receives lookup queries and library information. Keep credentials, private code and customer details out of what you submit.

A public lookup needs no private repository or write access. If you use a key for lookup, leave Write access off. A read-only key can still read some teamspace settings and usage.

How can you check an excerpt before changing your app?

Sketch two excerpts for a fictional library. Label one version 1 and the other version 2. Use no real library, agent or service.

  1. Match the version
    Pretend your app uses version 1. Set aside the excerpt whose example exists only in version 2.
  2. Check the original
    If the version 1 excerpt omits a required argument, leave the answer open until you can find it in the fictional maintainer’s manual.