Manage API Keys - Context7 MCP

API keys authenticate your requests to Context7's documentation services. You can create one in the Context7 dashboard.

Managing API Keys#

API Keys card showing list of keys with details

Open the create dialog

Click Create API Key in the API Keys card.

Name the key

Enter a name (optional but recommended). Descriptive names like "Cursor", "Claude", "VS Code", or "Devin Desktop" help you identify the key later.

Copy the key immediately

Keys are shown only once for security. The format is ctx7sk-**********************.

Use the key

Use it in your requests or MCP configuration:

curl "https://context7.com/api/v2/context?libraryId=/vercel/next.js&query=routing" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Warning

Store your API key securely. You won't be able to see it again after creation.

Delete the key

Click the delete button next to the key you no longer need.

Confirm deletion

Confirm in the modal. The key deactivates immediately — all requests using it will fail.

Note

Revoking a key is permanent and cannot be undone. Update any applications using the key before revoking.