How to Use the Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP in Claude

Generate perfect Bates numbers for your legal docs right from Claude Desktop. No more skipped numbers, no more manual checks.

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Generate flawless document IDs

The `generate_bates_numbers` tool creates perfect, sequential Bates numbers for legal documents. LLMs are terrible at counting and often skip numbers in a long sequence. This tool isn't an LLM; it's a dedicated engine that guarantees a flawless, gap-free list every time. Just tell your agent how many numbers you need, the prefix, and the padding. You'll get a clean JSON array back that you can use immediately. It’s perfect for preparing massive document sets for e-Discovery without worrying about costly numbering errors.

Integrate with your local files

Since Claude Desktop can access your local machine, your workflow is simple. Point it to a folder of documents, have it count the files, and then feed that count directly to the `generate_bates_numbers` tool. You get exactly the right number of Bates stamps for your batch. There's no need to upload files or expose sensitive data. The entire operation happens between your local client and the MCP server. This keeps your process fast, private, and contained.

A reliable MCP Server for legal tech

This tool does one thing and does it perfectly. It's not a general-purpose assistant; it's a specialist for a critical legal task. When you need auditable, deterministic numbering, you can't rely on a probabilistic model. By adding this MCP Server to Claude Desktop, you give your agent a reliable function to call for a task that demands 100% accuracy. It’s a simple way to make your AI client genuinely useful for real-world legal work.

Setup guide

Set up Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
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Paste the Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under bates-numbering-generator-engine-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bates-numbering-generator-engine-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bates Numbering Generator Engine MCP in Claude Desktop

Once you've connected the MCP server, just ask Claude to use it. For example, say 'Generate 500 Bates numbers with the prefix ACME01.' It will call the tool and return the list.

Yes, you can connect this MCP server on any Claude plan, including the free tier, via the Custom Connectors feature on the web. For local file access, you'll need the Claude Desktop app.

Absolutely. The tool is designed to generate sequences for massive e-Discovery projects. Just specify the number of IDs you need, and it will generate the full array deterministically.

It returns a standard JSON array of strings. Each string is a unique, sequential Bates number that you can copy, save to a file, or pass to another tool.

The server never sees your documents. It only receives parameters like a text prefix and a number for the count. Your confidential case files stay on your machine.

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