# UniCourt MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > UniCourt MCP. Access real-time court records and litigation data directly from your AI agent. Search millions of cases, track active litigation, and pull normalized data on attorneys, judges, and law firms to speed up legal research. ## Overview - **Category:** data-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** court-records, legal-research, litigation-tracking, case-search, attorney-data ## Description Connect your UniCourt account to any AI agent to handle legal research and litigation tracking through natural language. You can search across millions of court cases using keywords or filters to find exactly what you need. The Connector handles the heavy lifting of monitoring specific litigation, letting you receive updates on a schedule without manual checking. It also provides structured profiles for attorneys, law firms, and judges, which makes it much easier to perform deep background checks or identify trends. If you need to move data into your own workflow, you can order court documents or request full case exports as ZIP files. It's a direct way to turn your AI into a high-speed legal researcher that knows how to navigate complex court databases. By adding this to your setup through Vinkius, you get a reliable way to pull accurate data into your agent's context without the friction of manual data scraping or portal hopping. ## Tools ### generate_token Create a new UniCourt access token for your account. This is necessary for setting up your connection. ### get_case Pull the full details for a specific court case. Use this to see the complete history of a single filing. ### search_norm_judge Search for judges using normalized profiles to see their history. This helps you identify judges who handle specific case types. ### track_case Set up a schedule to automatically monitor a specific case for new activity. This keeps you updated on litigation without manual checks. ### track_norm_attorney Schedule regular refreshes for an attorney's bar source data. It ensures you have the latest professional info. ### update_pacer_credential Update your PACER account credentials within the system. This keeps your connection to federal records active. ### track_norm_law_firm Set up recurring source refreshes for a specific law firm. Use this to stay current on firm-level data. ### delete_pacer_credential Remove your PACER account credentials when they are no longer needed. Use this to manage your account security. ### get_case_count_analytics Get a breakdown of case counts based on specific case types. Use this to see broader litigation trends. ### get_case_export_callback Retrieve the file URL once a case data export is finished. This lets you grab the data you requested. ### search_norm_attorney Find attorneys using normalized data for better consistency. This helps you find the right person across different records. ### search_norm_law_firm Find law firms using normalized data to avoid duplicate entries. Use this to see a firm's full litigation footprint. ### search_norm_party Search for parties in court cases using normalized records. This helps you see a party's history across multiple cases. ### search_pacer_case_locator Search PACER directly using the Case Locator tool. Use this to find records that might not be in the main index. ### get_case_update_status Check if a requested update for a specific case is complete. Use this to see if your background check is ready. ### get_document_order_callback Get the file URL for a completed court document order. This lets you download specific papers from a case. ### get_norm_attorney Get analytics and professional details for a specific attorney. Use this to see an attorney's win rate and case history. ### get_norm_judge Get analytics and details for a specific judge. This shows you how often a judge rules in your favor. ### get_norm_law_firm Get analytics and details for a specific law firm. This shows you a firm's typical case volume and focus. ### get_norm_party Get analytics and details for a specific party in a case. Use this to see a company's litigation history. ### get_pacer_credential Check the current status of your PACER account credentials. Use this to verify your connection is still live. ### import_case Trigger a high-priority import for a specific case. Use this to quickly bring a new case into your workspace. ### import_pacer_case Import a case into the system from PACER if it's missing. This ensures your records are up to date. ### order_case_document Request a specific court document from the records. This lets you get the exact filing you need. ### request_case_export Ask for a full export of case data as a ZIP file. Use this to get all the data for offline analysis. ### request_case_update Request an asynchronous update for a specific case. Use this to refresh a case that hasn't changed recently. ### search_cases Search for court cases using keywords and specific filters. Use this to find multiple results in one go. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find all cases involving Pfizer and tell me which judge handled the most recent ones. ``` **Response:** ``` I found several recent cases for Pfizer. Here are the most recent filings: | Case Name | Court | Judge | Filing Date | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pfizer vs. Epic | District Court | Hon. Jane Doe | 2024-01-15 | | State vs. Pfizer | State Court | Hon. John Smith | 2023-11-20 | Would you like more details on any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` I need to monitor case ID 1205934. Can you set up a daily update for me? ``` **Response:** ``` I've set up a daily update for case 1205934. I will check for new filings and notify you of any changes in the court records every 24 hours. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me a breakdown of how many intellectual property cases were filed last year. ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the case count analytics, here is the breakdown for Intellectual Property cases filed in the last year: * **Total Cases:** 1,240 * **Primary Jurisdiction:** Federal * **Top Filing Month:** September Would you like to see a breakdown by specific law firm? ``` ## Capabilities ### Track active litigation updates Set up a schedule to automatically monitor specific cases for new activity. ### Search millions of court records Find cases using keywords and filters to see real-time legal data. ### Pull normalized legal profiles Get structured data on attorneys, judges, and law firms for background checks. ### Order court documents Request specific court papers and download them as ZIP files for your workflow. ### Analyze litigation trends Get analytics on case counts by type to see broader trends in the court system. ### Manage PACER credentials Keep your PACER account credentials updated and active for federal record access. ## Use Cases ### Conflict Checking A lawyer asks the agent to find any past cases involving a specific law firm using search_norm_law_firm to ensure no conflicts exist. ### Litigation Monitoring A paralegal sets up track_case for 20 different cases to get daily status updates without opening multiple browser tabs. ### Risk Assessment An insurance agent uses search_norm_party to see if a company has a history of high-frequency litigation before approving a policy. ### Data Export A researcher uses request_case_export to grab all data for a major class action to analyze the filings offline. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching with track_case to get automated updates on your litigation. - Get consistent results by using search_norm_attorney and search_norm_judge to find normalized profiles. - Save time on data collection by using request_case_export to get ZIP files of full case histories. - Identify trends quickly using get_case_count_analytics to see how many cases exist by type. - Manage credentials easily with update_pacer_credential to keep your connections active. - Perform deep background checks using get_norm_party to see a party's full history. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct, natural language interface to massive court databases without the manual searching. 1. Subscribe to the UniCourt MCP and grab your access token. 2. Input your token into your AI client or Vinkius dashboard. 3. Ask your agent to find cases, track updates, or pull attorney data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can UniCourt MCP help me find past lawsuits for a specific company?** Yes, it searches millions of court records to find litigation history for companies, individuals, and other entities. **How does UniCourt MCP handle attorney and judge data?** It provides normalized profiles for attorneys and judges, which helps you see their professional history and case analytics consistently. **Can I use UniCourt MCP to get full case exports?** Yes, you can request a full export of a case's data, and it will provide a ZIP file containing the records for your review. **Is UniCourt MCP good for tracking multiple cases at once?** Yes, it allows you to set up automated tracking for multiple cases so you can stay updated on all of them without manual checking. **Can UniCourt MCP help with PACER credentials?** Yes, it can manage, update, and verify your PACER credentials to keep your connection to federal records active. **How does UniCourt MCP provide litigation trends?** It provides analytics on case counts by type, allowing you to see broader trends and volume in specific legal areas. **How can I search for court cases involving a specific company?** Use the `search_cases` tool with a query like `caseName:"Company Name"`. The agent will return a list of matching cases with their UniCourt IDs and basic details. **Can the AI automatically track a case for new updates?** Yes! By using the `track_case` tool with a specific `caseId`, you can set up automated monitoring. You can even specify a `refreshWindow` like '1d' for daily updates. **Is it possible to get professional background data for an attorney?** Absolutely. Use `search_norm_attorney` to find the attorney and then `get_norm_attorney` with their ID to retrieve detailed analytics and professional history.