Manage API Keys

Create and manage API keys for Context7 authentication

API keys authenticate your requests to Context7’s documentation services.

Managing API Keys

Creating API Keys

1. Open the create dialog

   Click Create API Key in the API Keys card.

2. 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.

3. Copy the key immediately

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

4. 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"
   

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

Revoking Keys

1. Delete the key

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

2. Confirm deletion

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

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