[ MCP SERVER SUMMARY ]
Context7 MCP server summary
Context7 pulls up-to-date, version-specific library documentation and code examples into AI coding sessions. Bifrost registers the remote MCP endpoint, injects your API key once, and applies per-key tool policies for resolve-library-id and query-docs.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Upstash |
| Connection type | HTTP |
| Authentication | Context7 API key (recommended) |
| Package or endpoint | https://mcp.context7.com/mcp |
| Capabilities | Library ID resolution, Version-specific docs retrieval, Up-to-date code examples |
| Official documentation | Context7 MCP documentation |
Before you start
- Optional Context7 API key from context7.com/dashboard for higher rate limits
What you can do with Context7
- Stop agents from hallucinating APIs by forcing Context7 docs tools
- Share one Context7 key across Cursor and Claude Code via Bifrost
- Monitor docs-fetch volume against rate limits
[ HOW TO CONNECT ]
Connect Context7 to Bifrost in three steps
Install Bifrost
Start the gateway locally or deploy in your VPC.
npx -y @maximhq/bifrost
Add Context7 in MCP Gateway
Open MCP Gateway in the Bifrost dashboard, click New MCP Server, and choose HTTP. Or register via the API below.
• Remote URL: https://mcp.context7.com/mcp.
• Pass CONTEXT7_API_KEY via headers for higher rate limits.
• STDIO package @upstash/context7-mcp is also available if you prefer local.
Point clients at Bifrost /mcp
Configure Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code to use your Bifrost endpoint with a virtual key instead of connecting directly to Context7.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bifrost": {
"url": "http://localhost:8080/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer vk_your_virtual_key"
}
}
}
}[ EXAMPLE CONFIG ]
Register Context7 via API
Add this MCP client with a POST to /api/mcp/client. See Connecting to MCP Servers for full options.
curl -X POST http://localhost:8080/api/mcp/client \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"name": "context7",
"connection_type": "http",
"connection_string": "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp",
"auth_type": "headers",
"headers": {
"CONTEXT7_API_KEY": "env.CONTEXT7_API_KEY"
},
"tools_to_execute": [
"*"
]
}'[ WHY BIFROST ]
Run Context7 through one governed gateway
Access control
Virtual keys, RBAC, and tool allowlists per team or agent.
Cost governance
Attribute MCP tool spend alongside LLM usage in one view.
Observability
Log every tool call with latency, server, and virtual key metadata.
Credential isolation
Upstream secrets stay in the gateway — not on every laptop.
[ FAQ ]
Common questions
What does the Context7 MCP server do?
Context7 exposes library id resolution, version-specific docs retrieval, up-to-date code examples to MCP-compatible AI clients. Bifrost connects to it as an upstream MCP client and exposes approved tools through one governed /mcp endpoint.
How does Context7 authenticate when used with Bifrost?
Context7 uses Context7 API key (recommended). Store credentials in Bifrost's environment or credential configuration so they stay at the gateway instead of being copied into every AI client.
Can Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Claude Code use Context7 through Bifrost?
Yes. After registering Context7 in Bifrost, point any HTTP MCP-compatible client at the Bifrost /mcp endpoint and authenticate with a virtual key. The client sees only the tools allowed for that key.
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