What features of LEAP Legal are available through this API?

The API provides access to: Matters/Cases (CRUD operations), Contacts/Clients (create and list), Time Entries (list and create), Bills/Invoices (list and get), Payments (list), Tasks (list), Documents (list by matter), Calendar Events (list), and Custom Fields (list schemas). You can search matters by keyword, filter by status and practice area, and view all matters for a specific client.

How do I get a LEAP Legal API access token?

Visit the LEAP Developer Console at developer.leap.build and register your application. Use OAuth 2 authentication to obtain an access token. The token is used as a Bearer token in the Authorization header for all API requests. Contact LEAP support if you need help setting up API access for your firm.

Can I create new matters and contacts through the API?

Yes! You can create new matters with name, client assignment, status, and practice area. You can also create new contacts with first name, last name, email, phone, and contact type (Client, Opposing Party, Witness, etc.). Use `create_leap_matter` and `create_leap_contact` tools for these operations.

How do I track billable time with LEAP Legal API?

Use `create_leap_time_entry` to log time against any matter. Provide the matter ID, description of work, and duration in minutes. You can specify whether the entry is billable and set a custom hourly rate. Use `list_leap_time_entries` to view all time logged against a specific matter or across all matters.

LEAP Legal MCP Server for CrewAI 18 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: LEAP Legal
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Connect your CrewAI agents to LEAP Legal through Vinkius, pass the Edge URL in the `mcps` parameter and every LEAP Legal tool is auto-discovered at runtime. No credentials to manage, no infrastructure to maintain.

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python

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="LEAP Legal Specialist",
    goal="Help users interact with LEAP Legal effectively",
    backstory=(
        "You are an expert at leveraging LEAP Legal tools "
        "for automation and data analysis."
    ),
    # Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
    mcps=["https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"],
)

task = Task(
    description=(
        "Explore all available tools in LEAP Legal "
        "and summarize their capabilities."
    ),
    agent=agent,
    expected_output=(
        "A detailed summary of 18 available tools "
        "and what they can do."
    ),
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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About LEAP Legal MCP Server

Connect to LEAP Legal Software platform and manage your entire law practice from any AI agent. Access matters, contacts, documents, time entries, calendar events, bills, payments, and tasks—all through a unified REST API.

When paired with CrewAI, LEAP Legal becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call LEAP Legal tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.

What you can do

Matters/Cases — List, search, create, and update legal matters with status, client, and practice area
Contacts/Clients — Manage your client database including individuals, organizations, and opposing parties
Client Portfolio — View all matters associated with a specific client
Time Tracking — Log billable and non-billable time entries against any matter
Bills/Invoices — List and review bills with amounts, status, and line items
Payments — Track payments received from clients
Tasks — View and manage tasks associated with matters and contacts
Documents — Access matter documents, filings, correspondence, and evidence
Calendar — View court dates, hearings, deadlines, and meetings
Custom Fields — Access custom field schemas configured for matters

The LEAP Legal MCP Server exposes 18 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to CrewAI 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 LEAP Legal to CrewAI via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the LEAP Legal MCP Server with CrewAI.

Install CrewAI

Run pip install crewai

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token from cloud.vinkius.com

Customize the agent

Adjust the role, goal, and backstory to fit your use case

Run the crew

Run python crew.py. CrewAI auto-discovers 18 tools from LEAP Legal

Why Use CrewAI with the LEAP Legal MCP Server

CrewAI Multi-Agent Orchestration Framework provides unique advantages when paired with LEAP Legal through the Model Context Protocol.

Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools

CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the `mcps` parameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime

Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls

Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports

LEAP Legal + CrewAI Use Cases

Practical scenarios where CrewAI combined with the LEAP Legal MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated multi-step research: a reconnaissance agent queries LEAP Legal for raw data, then a second analyst agent cross-references findings and flags anomalies. all without human handoff

Scheduled intelligence reports: set up a crew that periodically queries LEAP Legal, analyzes trends over time, and generates executive briefings in markdown or PDF format

Multi-source enrichment pipelines: chain LEAP Legal tools with other MCP servers in the same crew, letting agents correlate data across multiple providers in a single workflow

Compliance and audit automation: a compliance agent queries LEAP Legal against predefined policy rules, generates deviation reports, and routes findings to the appropriate team

LEAP Legal MCP Tools for CrewAI (18)

These 18 tools become available when you connect LEAP Legal to CrewAI via MCP:

create_leap_contact

USE WHEN: - User wants to add a new client - User needs to create a new contact record - User asks to "add a new client" or "create a contact" PARAMETERS: - first_name (REQUIRED): Client's first name - last_name (REQUIRED): Client's last name - email (OPTIONAL): Client's email address - phone (OPTIONAL): Client's phone number - type (OPTIONAL): Contact type — "Client" (default), "Opposing Party", "Witness", "Other" EXAMPLES: - "Add a new client John Smith" → call with first_name="John", last_name="Smith" - "Create contact for opposing party Jane Doe, jane@example.com" → call with first_name="Jane", last_name="Doe", email="jane@example.com", type="Opposing Party" Create a new contact/client in LEAP Legal

create_leap_matter

USE WHEN: - User wants to open a new legal case - User needs to create a new matter for a client - User asks to "create a new case" or "open a matter" PARAMETERS: - name (REQUIRED): Matter/case name - contact_id (OPTIONAL): ID of the client/contact this matter belongs to - status (OPTIONAL): Initial status — "Open" (default), "Closed", "Pending" - practice_area (OPTIONAL): Practice area (e.g. "Family Law", "Criminal Defense") - description (OPTIONAL): Matter description/notes EXAMPLES: - "Create a new matter called 'Smith Divorce'" → call with name="Smith Divorce" - "Open a new criminal defense matter for client 456" → call with name="State v. Johnson", contact_id="456", practice_area="Criminal Defense" Create a new matter/case in LEAP Legal

create_leap_time_entry

USE WHEN: - User wants to log time spent on a matter - User needs to record billable hours - User asks to "add time entry" or "log hours" PARAMETERS: - matter_id (REQUIRED): Matter/case ID this time entry belongs to - description (REQUIRED): Description of the work performed - duration_minutes (REQUIRED): Duration in minutes - billable (OPTIONAL): Whether this is billable — true (default) or false - rate (OPTIONAL): Hourly rate for this entry EXAMPLES: - "Log 2 hours of legal research for matter 123" → call with matter_id="123", description="Legal research", duration_minutes=120 - "Add 30 minute phone call with client" → call with matter_id="123", description="Phone call with client", duration_minutes=30 Create a new time entry for billing

get_client_leap_matters

Useful for understanding a client's full legal portfolio. Get all matters/cases for a specific client/contact

get_leap_bill

Get detailed information for a specific bill/invoice

get_leap_contact

Get detailed information for a specific contact/client

get_leap_matter

Get detailed information for a specific matter/case

list_leap_bills

List bills/invoices in LEAP Legal

list_leap_calendar_events

List calendar events in LEAP Legal

list_leap_contacts

USE WHEN: - User wants to see all their clients and contacts - User needs to find a client by name or email - User is exploring their contact database - User asks "list my clients" or "show all contacts" PARAMETERS: - page (OPTIONAL): Page number for pagination - page_size (OPTIONAL): Results per page (default: 25, max: 100) EXAMPLES: - "List all my clients" → call with no params - "Show my contacts" → call with no params - "List contacts page 2" → call with page="2" List all contacts/clients in LEAP Legal

list_leap_custom_fields

List custom field schemas in LEAP Legal

list_leap_documents

List documents for a specific matter

list_leap_matters

Supports filtering by status, client, practice area, and date range for flexible queries. USE WHEN: - User wants to see all their legal matters/cases - User needs to find matters by status, client, or practice area - User is exploring their law firm's caseload - User asks "what matters do I have" or "list my open cases" PARAMETERS: - status (OPTIONAL): Filter by matter status (e.g. "Open", "Closed", "Pending") - practice_area (OPTIONAL): Filter by practice area (e.g. "Family Law", "Criminal Defense") - contact_id (OPTIONAL): Filter by specific client/contact ID - page (OPTIONAL): Page number for pagination - page_size (OPTIONAL): Results per page (default: 25, max: 100) EXAMPLES: - "List all my open matters" → call with status="Open" - "Show my family law matters" → call with practice_area="Family Law" - "List all matters" → call with no params List all matters/cases in LEAP Legal Software

list_leap_payments

List payments received in LEAP Legal

list_leap_tasks

List tasks in LEAP Legal

list_leap_time_entries

Supports filtering by matter, user, and date range. USE WHEN: - User wants to see all logged time entries - User needs to review billable hours for a matter - User is preparing invoices or reviewing time reports - User asks "show my time entries" or "list billable hours" PARAMETERS: - matter_id (OPTIONAL): Filter by specific matter ID - date_from (OPTIONAL): Start date filter (YYYY-MM-DD) - date_to (OPTIONAL): End date filter (YYYY-MM-DD) - page (OPTIONAL): Page number for pagination - page_size (OPTIONAL): Results per page (default: 25, max: 100) EXAMPLES: - "List all time entries" → call with no params - "Show time entries for matter 123" → call with matter_id="123" - "List time entries from April 1-7" → call with date_from="2026-04-01", date_to="2026-04-07" List time entries in LEAP Legal

search_leap_matters

Search matters/cases by keyword query

update_leap_matter

Update an existing matter/case in LEAP Legal

Example Prompts for LEAP Legal in CrewAI

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your CrewAI agent to start working with LEAP Legal immediately.

"List all my open matters in LEAP Legal."

"Create a new time entry for 2 hours of legal research on the Smith Divorce matter."

"Show me all contacts for client John Smith."

Troubleshooting LEAP Legal MCP Server with CrewAI

Common issues when connecting LEAP Legal to CrewAI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not discovered

Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.

Agent not using tools

Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".

Timeout errors

CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.

Rate limiting or 429 errors

Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.

LEAP Legal + CrewAI FAQ

Common questions about integrating LEAP Legal MCP Server with CrewAI.

How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?

CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.

Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?

Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.

What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?

CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.

Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?

CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.

Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?

Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.