How to Use the BCLaws API MCP in Claude

Q: Can I audit BC regulations with the BCLaws API in Claude Desktop?

Yes, you can. By using getbcregulation or getbcstatute, your agent retrieves the official text, allowing you to perform detailed audits without leaving the app.

Pull BC statutes directly into Claude Desktop to cite accurate provincial law without searching government websites.

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Query BC laws inside Claude Desktop

Use `search_bc_laws` to find relevant legislation without leaving your chat window. You get exact references returned straight to the interface. This MCP server removes the need to toggle between browser tabs. Just ask your agent to find a specific act or regulation and it handles the lookup instantly.

Verify legislative status in Claude Desktop

Run `check_api_status` to confirm the BCLaws API is reachable before starting your research. It keeps you from hitting dead ends during critical compliance tasks. Your Claude Desktop agent relies on these responses to ensure the data is current. Don't waste time on stale cached info when you can verify the connection immediately.

Fetch full text for BC regulations

Call `get_bc_regulation` to pull the precise wording of any provincial rule. The agent brings the full text into the conversation so you can analyze it line by line. This makes drafting legal summaries or policy documents much faster. You'll have the exact statute language ready for your editor without manual copy-pasting.

Setup guide

Set up BCLaws API 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 BCLaws API 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.
2

Paste the BCLaws API 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 bclaws-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bclaws-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BCLaws API MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your chat and ask for a specific act or regulation. The agent automatically triggers the `search_bc_laws` tool to pull relevant documents directly into your workspace.

Yes, you can. By using `get_bc_regulation` or `get_bc_statute`, your agent retrieves the official text, allowing you to perform detailed audits without leaving the app.

The server fetches live data from the provincial database. You get the latest text as it exists in the BCLaws API, ensuring your Claude Desktop session reflects current law.

You can use this MCP server on any plan that supports tool integration. Simply configure the connection in your settings and start querying.

This server only transmits your search queries to the provincial database to fetch legal text. No personal info or sensitive documents from your machine are ever sent to the BCLaws API.

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