UniCourt MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 27 tools to Delete Pacer Credential, Generate Token, Get Case, and more

Name: UniCourt
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Classic Setup·json

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

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About UniCourt MCP Server

Connect your UniCourt account to any AI agent to streamline legal research and litigation tracking through natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings UniCourt data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 27 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Case Search — Search across millions of court cases using keyword expressions and filters
Automated Tracking — Use track_case to monitor specific litigation and receive updates on a schedule
Normalized Data — Access structured profiles for attorneys, law firms, judges, and parties to perform deep background checks
Document Management — Order court documents and export case data directly into your workflow
Legal Analytics — Retrieve case counts and analytics to understand litigation trends

The UniCourt MCP Server exposes 27 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 27 UniCourt tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to UniCourt through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning court-records, legal-research, litigation-tracking, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

delete

Delete pacer credential on UniCourt

Delete PACER account credentials

generate

Generate token on UniCourt

Generate a new UniCourt access token

get

Get case on UniCourt

Get details for a specific case

get

Get case count analytics on UniCourt

Get case count analytics by case type

get

Get case export callback on UniCourt

Get the file URL for a completed case export

get

Get case update status on UniCourt

Check the status of a requested case update

get

Get document order callback on UniCourt

Get the file URL for a completed document order

get

Get norm attorney on UniCourt

Get analytics and details for a normalized attorney

get

Get norm judge on UniCourt

Get analytics and details for a normalized judge

get

Get norm law firm on UniCourt

Get analytics and details for a normalized law firm

get

Get norm party on UniCourt

Get analytics and details for a normalized party

get

Get pacer credential on UniCourt

Retrieve current PACER account credentials status

import

Import case on UniCourt

High-priority case import

import

Import pacer case on UniCourt

Import a case not in UniCourt via PACER

order

Order case document on UniCourt

Order a court document

request

Request case export on UniCourt

Request an export of case data as a ZIP file

request

Request case update on UniCourt

Request an asynchronous update for a case

Search cases on UniCourt

g., caseName:pfizer). Search for court cases

Search norm attorney on UniCourt

Search for normalized attorneys

Search norm judge on UniCourt

Search for normalized judges

Search norm law firm on UniCourt

Search for normalized law firms

Search norm party on UniCourt

Search for normalized parties

Search pacer case locator on UniCourt

Search PACER directly via Case Locator

track

Track case on UniCourt

Automatically update cases on a schedule

track

Track norm attorney on UniCourt

Schedule recurring bar source refreshes for an attorney

track

Track norm law firm on UniCourt

Schedule recurring source refreshes for a law firm

update

Update pacer credential on UniCourt

Manage PACER account credentials

Connect UniCourt to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire UniCourt into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using UniCourt

Ask Copilot: "Using UniCourt, help me...". 27 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the UniCourt MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with UniCourt through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

UniCourt + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the UniCourt MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for UniCourt in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with UniCourt immediately.

"Search for court cases with the keyword 'Apple Inc' and sort by filing date."

"Set up automated tracking for case ID 1205934 with a daily refresh."

"Get the professional analytics for attorney ID ATTY-98765."

Troubleshooting UniCourt MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting UniCourt to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

UniCourt + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating UniCourt MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.