How to Use the Docket Alarm MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team configure Docket Alarm in VS Code Copilot?

You define the server in a shared .vscode/mcp.json file. This allows everyone on your team to use the same Docket Alarm tools, ensuring consistent access to court data across your entire organization.

Q: Can I use Docket Alarm to search PACER from VS Code?

Yes, you can call searchpacer to pull federal records directly into your chat workflow. It is a secure way to bring legal context into your development environment.

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Team-Wide Court Data Access in VS Code

Standardize how your team interacts with court records by committing the server config to your repo. Every developer gets access to `get_docket` and `search` without individual setup headaches. This ensures everyone is working with the same data sources. It removes friction and keeps your engineering team aligned on the latest case information.

Programmatic Legal Research with Copilot

Give your team the ability to query 732 million records via chat. Using `get_search_direct_args` lets developers find the right parameters for any court search instantly. It turns legal research into a repeatable engineering task. You save time and reduce errors by relying on consistent API calls instead of manual lookups.

Automated Docket Monitoring for Teams

Set up organizational tracking for active litigation with the `track_case` tool. Your team can receive updates on new filings directly within their IDE, keeping everyone informed of critical deadlines. It prevents missed filings and keeps your case management pipeline healthy. You get automated visibility without needing to build custom scrapers or maintenance-heavy scripts.

Setup guide

Set up Docket Alarm MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Docket Alarm MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Docket Alarm tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Docket Alarm transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Docket Alarm MCP in VS Code Copilot

You define the server in a shared `.vscode/mcp.json` file. This allows everyone on your team to use the same Docket Alarm tools, ensuring consistent access to court data across your entire organization.

The server architecture is designed for secure, authenticated communication with the API. It protects your data by ensuring that only authorized users can trigger searches or retrieve sensitive court documents.

Yes, you can call `search_pacer` to pull federal records directly into your chat workflow. It is a secure way to bring legal context into your development environment.

Each tool call is authenticated via your API token, which tracks your usage against your account. You can monitor your activity through your Docket Alarm dashboard to manage your PACER fees.

The MCP server reports connection errors directly to your chat interface. You can check the logs to see if the issue is a network timeout or an authentication error with the court's API.

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