How to Use the Docket Alarm MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure Docket Alarm and Claude Code?

Run the claude mcp add command with the appropriate endpoint URL. Once added, you can call any of the 13 tools from your terminal.

Q: How do I check if my court is supported by Docket Alarm and Claude Code?

Run listsearchdirectcourts in your terminal. It returns a full list of all state and agency courts that you can target with your queries.

Use Docket Alarm with Claude Code to automate litigation pipelines and fetch court data from your terminal.

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Scripted docket retrieval in Claude Code

Pipe your case IDs into `get_docket` to pull raw filing data directly into your terminal. You can set the cache to false to ensure you are seeing the most recent court updates. This is built for automation. Use it in your shell scripts or CI/CD pipelines to keep your legal database updated without manual intervention.

Ask natural language questions

Use `ask_docket` to query specific case files using plain English. You don't need to parse complex documents yourself; the tool does it for you. It acts as a bridge between the court filing and your terminal. You get the answer to your question immediately.

Query PACER directly

Use `search_pacer` to run queries against federal courts. It is a direct interface for your terminal sessions that avoids the need for a browser. Make sure to monitor your usage since PACER charges per result page. It gives you the full power of federal record access in a headless environment.

Setup guide

Set up Docket Alarm MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see docket-alarm-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Docket Alarm transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Docket Alarm tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http docket-alarm-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Docket Alarm 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docket-alarm-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Docket Alarm MCP in Claude Code

Run the `claude mcp add` command with the appropriate endpoint URL. Once added, you can call any of the 13 tools from your terminal.

Yes, it is designed for headless execution. You can automate docket updates and research tasks within your standard deployment workflows.

Run `list_search_direct_courts` in your terminal. It returns a full list of all state and agency courts that you can target with your queries.

You control the server through your terminal. Every tool call is logged in your session, allowing you to track your own usage and costs.

The server uses ephemeral connections. We process public case information and court records, ensuring that no private identifiers are stored or shared.

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