How to Use the Bloomberg Law MCP in Windsurf

Q: How does Windsurf use the Bloomberg Law integration to find court documents?

Cascade calls searchcourtdockets to find the correct docket ID, then runs getdocketentries to fetch the filing list. It finishes by invoking getfilingdocument to pull the specific PDF you need.

Q: Can I build a custom legal news feed inside Windsurf using Bloomberg Law tools?

Yes. Cascade calls getlegalnewsbytopic or searchlegalnews to pull recent articles. It then writes the code to format and display these updates directly in your project workspace.

Q: Does the Bloomberg Law MCP Server support state-level searches in Windsurf?

Yes, Cascade uses searchstatedockets to query state-level records. Coverage varies by state, but Cascade handles the query formatting automatically to get the best results.

Q: How do I find specialized litigation experts with this tool?

Use searchexpertwitnesses to look up litigation experts by their specialty, previous court testimony, and jurisdiction. Cascade parses the results to present a clean list of candidate matches.

Get raw court dockets and case law directly inside Windsurf with this MCP Server so Cascade can build your legal tech tools autonomously.

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Run deep docket research autonomously in Windsurf

This MCP Server exposes tools like `search_court_dockets` and `get_docket_details` to feed real-time legal records directly to Cascade. Cascade chains these tools to locate a docket, pull its details, and extract key events without requiring separate prompts for each step. You get immediate access to over 200 million court records. Cascade reads the docket data, identifies the critical filing numbers, and pulls the exact PDFs you need to build local case timelines.

Track litigation updates and set active alerts

This MCP Server setup uses `get_docket_alerts` and `get_docket_entries` to monitor ongoing federal and state litigation. Your AI client monitors active cases, processes new entries as they hit the docket, and flags important changes. Cascade handles the heavy lifting by comparing fresh entries against your existing files. It updates your local database when a new motion is filed, saving you from manual docket checks.

Build case strategy tools from precedent

The server uses `search_legal_cases` and `get_case_details` to analyze historical holdings and court outcomes inside your workspace. Cascade writes python scripts to parse these holdings, mapping out how specific judges rule on similar motions. You get a structured view of judicial trends based on real case law. Cascade handles the research, pulls the relevant precedent, and writes the code to format the results.

Setup guide

Set up Bloomberg Law MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Bloomberg Law MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Bloomberg Law payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Bloomberg Law tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Cascade calls `search_court_dockets` to find the correct docket ID, then runs `get_docket_entries` to fetch the filing list. It finishes by invoking `get_filing_document` to pull the specific PDF you need.

Yes. Cascade calls `get_legal_news_by_topic` or `search_legal_news` to pull recent articles. It then writes the code to format and display these updates directly in your project workspace.

Yes, Cascade uses `search_state_dockets` to query state-level records. Coverage varies by state, but Cascade handles the query formatting automatically to get the best results.

Use `search_expert_witnesses` to look up litigation experts by their specialty, previous court testimony, and jurisdiction. Cascade parses the results to present a clean list of candidate matches.

All search queries, docket IDs, and case numbers pass through a secure, ephemeral V8 isolate sandbox. Your raw search parameters are never stored or used to train public models, keeping your active litigation research confidential.

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