How to Use the UniCourt MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I programmatically search UniCourt cases using Claude Code?

Run the searchcases command directly in your script. You provide parameters like case names, and the CLI pipes the resulting list of matching records to the next step.

Q: Can UniCourt manage credential updates via Claude Code?

Yes. Use updatepacercredential to programmatically refresh or manage your PACER credentials within a CI/CD job, keeping your automated scripts running smoothly.

Q: What is the process for getting document orders in Claude Code?

First, execute ordercasedocument. Then, you must wait and poll the result using getdocumentordercallback until the file URL is available to your script.

Q: Does UniCourt handle case count analytics in Claude Code?

You can run getcasecountanalytics as a background job. This outputs a structured metric showing how many cases exist by type, perfect for pipeline reporting.

Q: What data does UniCourt manage regarding case updates in Claude Code?

The server provides getcaseupdatestatus to check the status of an asynchronous update. This is crucial when running background jobs that rely on timely court record changes.

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Scheduled Data Refreshing

Schedule recurring source updates for legal professionals. You can use `track_norm_attorney` to set up bar source refreshes for an attorney, or run `track_norm_law_firm` for law firms. The tool `track_case` automatically updates case records on a schedule, ensuring your data is always current without needing manual intervention.

Data Acquisition and Export

Use the CLI to initiate complex data retrieval. Run `request_case_export` when you need all case files zipped up. For single records, use `get_case` to get specific details for a known case identifier. Alternatively, if the record is already in UniCourt, run `get_case_export_callback` to retrieve the file URL directly.

Legal Search and Analysis

The terminal can execute powerful searches. Start by running `search_pacer_case_locator` for a direct PACER search, or use `search_cases` with specific case names. For deep dives, the server provides specialized search functions like `search_norm_judge` and `get_norm_law_firm`, giving you structured data points.

Setup guide

Set up UniCourt 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 unicourt-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

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

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http unicourt-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 UniCourt 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": {
    "unicourt-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about UniCourt MCP in Claude Code

Run the `search_cases` command directly in your script. You provide parameters like case names, and the CLI pipes the resulting list of matching records to the next step.

Yes. Use `update_pacer_credential` to programmatically refresh or manage your PACER credentials within a CI/CD job, keeping your automated scripts running smoothly.

First, execute `order_case_document`. Then, you must wait and poll the result using `get_document_order_callback` until the file URL is available to your script.

You can run `get_case_count_analytics` as a background job. This outputs a structured metric showing how many cases exist by type, perfect for pipeline reporting.

The server provides `get_case_update_status` to check the status of an asynchronous update. This is crucial when running background jobs that rely on timely court record changes.

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