How to Use the Bloomberg Law MCP in Claude

Q: How do I set up the Bloomberg Law MCP server in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, your agent can call these MCP tools.

Q: Can I search both federal and state courts using Bloomberg Law with Claude Desktop?

Yes. The server includes specialized tools like searchfederaldockets and searchstatedockets to query over 200 million records across jurisdictions.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large filing documents from Bloomberg Law?

The getfilingdocument tool pulls the text of specific court filings directly into your chat. Your agent can read, summarize, or extract key arguments from these legal documents instantly.

Q: Can I track active litigation updates automatically?

You can use getdocketalerts to retrieve your active tracking setups. This lets you monitor docket changes without leaving your chat interface.

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Run Case Law and Docket Searches in Claude Desktop

This MCP server uses `search_legal_cases`, `search_court_dockets`, and `get_case_details` to search legal precedents and docket histories directly from your chat window. You get immediate access to summaries, holdings, and case outcomes without switching to an external browser tab. Your agent parses the retrieved records to extract relevant holdings. This means you can ask Claude Desktop to compare state rulings or find matching opinions in seconds.

Track Live Court Filings and Documents

The tools `get_docket_entries`, `get_filing_document`, and `get_docket_alerts` fetch real-time docket updates and actual filing text directly into your workspace. You pull the exact text of a motion or opposition brief using a simple document ID. Instead of manual tracking, you let your agent monitor active cases. The system pulls the latest entries so you stay updated on rapid litigation shifts.

Investigate Companies and Experts

You find litigation histories and corporate profiles using `search_companies`, `search_expert_witnesses`, and `search_legal_news_by_topic`. These tools pull active business intelligence and expert testimony records directly into your conversation. This setup lets you build a deposition strategy or analyze opposing counsel's favorite witnesses. You get the raw facts right where you write your briefs.

Setup guide

Set up Bloomberg Law 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 Bloomberg Law 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 Bloomberg Law 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 bloomberg-law-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Bloomberg Law MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your claude_desktop_config.json file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the app, your agent can call these MCP tools.

Yes. The server includes specialized tools like `search_federal_dockets` and `search_state_dockets` to query over 200 million records across jurisdictions.

The `get_filing_document` tool pulls the text of specific court filings directly into your chat. Your agent can read, summarize, or extract key arguments from these legal documents instantly.

You can use `get_docket_alerts` to retrieve your active tracking setups. This lets you monitor docket changes without leaving your chat interface.

Your docket queries, case details, and corporate search terms are processed inside a zero-trust V8 sandbox on Vinkius. No search history or retrieved legal documents are saved or used to train public models.

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