How to Use the Docket Alarm MCP in Windsurf

Q: Does this MCP Server allow me to pull live PACER data in Windsurf?

Yes, it connects directly to PACER. You can use searchpacer to fetch real-time results, though keep in mind that PACER applies a per-page fee for these requests.

Q: Can I use Docket Alarm and Windsurf to summarize complaints?

Absolutely. You can pass a docket ID to getcomplaintsummary and your agent will generate a concise breakdown of the allegations and parties involved.

Use Docket Alarm in Windsurf to pull live litigation data and track court updates directly within your IDE workflow.

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Automate case research in Windsurf

Stop jumping between browser tabs to check court filings. Your agent uses `search` and `smart_search` to find relevant case law across 732 million records without leaving your editor. Windsurf chains these actions automatically. It pulls the data you need and presents it exactly where you're writing code.

Deep dive into dockets and judgments

Feed specific filings into `get_docket` to see the full case history in seconds. You can then trigger `extract_judgment` to get the outcome and key details without reading through hundreds of PDF pages. This MCP Server handles the data parsing for you. Your agent processes the output and identifies the legal arguments that matter to your current task.

Keep tabs on active litigation

Use `track_case` to set up automated alerts for new filings on your active dockets. You'll get notified of changes as soon as they hit the court system. Your agent monitors these alerts and updates your project context. It keeps your workspace current with every development in the cases you're following.

Setup guide

Set up Docket Alarm 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 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

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 Docket Alarm payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Docket Alarm tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Open your MCP panel and ensure the server is active. You can then ask your agent to find a case by name or docket number, which triggers the `search` tool to query the database.

Yes, it connects directly to PACER. You can use `search_pacer` to fetch real-time results, though keep in mind that PACER applies a per-page fee for these requests.

Absolutely. You can pass a docket ID to `get_complaint_summary` and your agent will generate a concise breakdown of the allegations and parties involved.

The data stays within your local Windsurf session. We process the text returned by the API locally to provide the insights you requested.

This server only accesses public court records. Your private source code and credentials never leave your local environment during the execution of these tools.

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