Bloomberg Law MCP Server for Claude Code 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Bloomberg Law as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add bloomberg-law --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Bloomberg Law MCP Server
Connect to Bloomberg Law Enterprise Dockets API and access 200 million+ federal and state court records, comprehensive case law database, and Bloomberg Law legal news—all from any AI agent. Search dockets, review filings, track litigation, and stay current on legal developments.
Claude Code registers Bloomberg Law as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 13 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bloomberg Law data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Docket Search — Search 200M+ federal and state court dockets by party name, case name, docket number, or keywords
- Federal Dockets — Access District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy Courts, and Supreme Court dockets
- State Dockets — Search state court dockets across multiple jurisdictions (coverage varies by state)
- Docket Details — Get complete case information including parties, attorneys, judges, and status
- Docket Entries — View all filings, motions, and orders for any docket with timestamps and descriptions
- Filing Documents — Access full text of court filings and documents
- Case Law Search — Search Bloomberg Law's comprehensive case law database for precedents and holdings
- Legal News — Search and browse Bloomberg Law's legal news articles, analysis, and commentary
- Expert Witnesses — Find expert witnesses by specialty, prior testimony, and jurisdiction
- Company Profiles — Search company business intelligence and legal exposure data
- Docket Alerts — View configured alerts monitoring specific cases, parties, or keywords
The Bloomberg Law MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bloomberg Law to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bloomberg Law MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Bloomberg Law
Ask Claude: "Using Bloomberg Law, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Bloomberg Law MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bloomberg Law through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Bloomberg Law tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Bloomberg Law + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Bloomberg Law MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Bloomberg Law tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Bloomberg Law nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Bloomberg Law outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Bloomberg Law status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Bloomberg Law MCP Tools for Claude Code (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect Bloomberg Law to Claude Code via MCP:
get_case_details
Get detailed information for a specific legal case
get_docket_alerts
Get configured docket alerts for monitoring cases
get_docket_details
Use docket ID from search results. Get detailed information for a specific court docket
get_docket_entries
Each entry includes entry number, filing date, description, and document links. Get all entries/filings for a specific court docket
get_filing_document
Use document ID from docket entries results. Get a specific filing document from a court docket
get_legal_news_by_topic
Get legal news articles by specific topic
search_companies
Search company profiles and business intelligence
search_court_dockets
Returns docket numbers, case names, courts, filing dates, and status. Filter by court, date range, and keywords. Search federal and state court dockets across 200M+ case records
search_expert_witnesses
Find experts by specialty, prior testimony, and jurisdiction. Search for expert witnesses in litigation
search_federal_dockets
Search federal court dockets specifically
search_legal_cases
Returns case summaries, holdings, and outcomes. Filter by jurisdiction and date for precedent analysis. Search for legal cases and case law
search_legal_news
Filter by topic and date range. Search Bloomberg Law legal news articles
search_state_dockets
Coverage varies by state. Search state court dockets
Example Prompts for Bloomberg Law in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Bloomberg Law immediately.
"Search for dockets involving Apple Inc in federal courts."
"Show me the latest legal news on data privacy regulation."
"Get the docket entries for case 1:24-cv-12345 in SDNY."
Troubleshooting Bloomberg Law MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Bloomberg Law to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Bloomberg Law + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bloomberg Law MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Bloomberg Law with your favorite client
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Connect Bloomberg Law to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.