What is the key difference between Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Context7?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Context7 belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Docs Ask (local docs RAG) or Context7 in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Context7 free or paid?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Context7 operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Context7 lists 2 tools with 7 views and 61,791 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Context7 together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) vs Context7

In-depth architectural comparison of the Docs Ask (local docs RAG) and Context7 MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Docs Ask (local docs RAG)

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 31/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Context7

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 65/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Docs Ask (local docs RAG) if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Context7 if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Docs Ask (local docs RAG) when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Details

Choose Context7 when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: resolve-library-id, query-docs.

Explore Context7 Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Knowledge & Memory	Context7 upstash Knowledge & Memory
Summary	Local RAG MCP for markdown documentation. Retrieval only; host synthesizes answers.	Up-to-date code documentation for LLMs and AI code editors.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Context7 Tools (2)

resolve-library-id

Resolves a general library name into a Context7-compatible library ID.

query-docs

Retrieves documentation for a library using a Context7-compatible library ID.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docs-ask-local-docs-rag": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Context7 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "upstash-context7": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ctx7"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Docs Ask (local docs RAG) is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Context7 belongs to Knowledge & Memory using local stdio subprocess. Select Docs Ask (local docs RAG) when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Context7 when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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