Bloomberg Law MCP Server for Cursor 13 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Bloomberg Law into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Bloomberg Law and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 13 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bloomberg Law MCP Server with Cursor.
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server
Start using Bloomberg Law
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bloomberg Law, help me...". 13 tools available
Why Use Cursor with the Bloomberg Law MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Bloomberg Law through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Bloomberg Law + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Bloomberg Law MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Bloomberg Law MCP Tools for Cursor (13)
These 13 tools become available when you connect Bloomberg Law to Cursor 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 Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Bloomberg Law to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Bloomberg Law + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bloomberg Law MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
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Connect Bloomberg Law to Cursor
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 13 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.