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Connect Clio (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire law firm through a natural conversation.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 23 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 06

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 01

    Get contact

    Retrieves contact details including name, email, phone, and physical address.

  2. 02

    Create matter

    Starts a new legal matter using a case reference, description, and an existing client ID.

  3. 03

    Create note

    Adds a new note to a specific matter to document research or strategy.

  4. 04

    List calendar entries

    Shows your calendar events, including times, locations, and linked matters.

Capability set02 / 06

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 05

    Create activity

    Logs a new time entry or expense for a matter by specifying the date and duration.

  2. 06

    Create contact

    Adds a new person or company to your contact list.

  3. 07

    Create task

    Sets a new task or deadline, such as a court date, for a specific matter.

  4. 08

    Get bill

    Fetches specific invoice details like line items, totals, and due dates.

Capability set03 / 06

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 09

    Get matter

    Provides full details for a case, including the responsible attorney and current status.

  2. 10

    Get user profile

    Returns the profile information for the currently authenticated user.

  3. 11

    List activities

    Lists all time entries and expenses, with options to filter by matter.

  4. 12

    List bills

    Shows all invoices to help you monitor firm revenue and receivables.

Capability set04 / 06

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 13

    List communications

    Retrieves logged emails, calls, and other firm communications.

  2. 14

    List contacts

    Provides a full list of all contacts in your firm's directory.

  3. 15

    List documents

    Lists files associated with a matter, including filenames and categories.

  4. 16

    List matters

    Returns a list of legal matters, which you can filter by open, closed, or pending status.

Capability set05 / 06

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 17

    List matter stages

    Shows the different stages of a matter's lifecycle, like Discovery or Trial.

  2. 18

    List notes

    Retrieves all notes recorded for a specific matter.

  3. 19

    List practice areas

    Lists the different practice areas defined within your firm.

  4. 20

    List tasks

    Shows tasks and deadlines, specifically those linked to a matter.

Capability set06 / 06

21-23

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 23 available through Clio.

  1. 21

    List users

    Lists all users and attorneys registered in the firm.

  2. 22

    Search contacts

    Finds specific people or organizations by their name or email address.

  3. 23

    Search matters

    Searches for specific legal cases using keywords or partial names.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Instant Billing

Log a new time entry immediately after a client meeting using a quick text command.

02

Deadline Tracking

Ask your agent to list all upcoming court deadlines for a specific case.

03

Client Onboarding

Create a new contact and a corresponding legal matter in one conversation.

04

Financial Audits

Get a summary of outstanding invoices and unbilled activities to manage cash flow.

Automate a task

Put Clio to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Clio works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Clio to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

789ms average. Fast in production.

Clio is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 968ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
586ms
Slowest day
968ms
14-day trend
Slowing+21%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 23 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Clio, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Clio. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Clio Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BwlcOwG9x44aEuWyMF5bptejkpGfQIEUH6UuzgKO/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Clio capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "clio-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BwlcOwG9x44aEuWyMF5bptejkpGfQIEUH6UuzgKO/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Clio in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Clio owners hand off.

This MCP is built for legal professionals who want to manage their firm without constantly switching between windows.

  • 01

    Attorneys and Partners

    Use your agent to pull case summaries and check billable targets instantly.

  • 02

    Legal Administrators

    Hand off contact directory management and task monitoring to your AI.

  • 03

    Legal Tech Developers

    Build custom automated workflows for matter tracking and expense reporting.

FAQ

Questions Clio owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Clio account?

    After subscribing, the setup wizard will guide you through 3 simple steps: 1) Select your data region (US, Canada, EU, or Australia). 2) Enter the Client ID and Client Secret from your Clio Developer Application. 3) Click the Connect with Clio button. a popup will open where you approve access. That's it! No manual token exchange or curl commands required.

  • 02

    Where do I find the Redirect URI for my Clio Developer Application?

    When creating your Developer Application in Clio, set the Redirect URI to: https://api.vinkius.com/marketplace/oauth/callback. This is the platform's secure callback endpoint that completes the OAuth authorization automatically.

  • 03

    How do I get my Client ID and Client Secret?

    Sign in to Clio and go to Settings → Developer Applications (direct link: https://app.clio.com/settings/developer_applications). Click New Application, give it a name, and set the Redirect URI to https://api.vinkius.com/marketplace/oauth/callback. Save the app and copy the Client ID and Client Secret (the secret is shown only once. copy it immediately).

  • 04

    Can I create new legal cases via AI?

    Yes! The create_matter capability allows the agent to register new legal cases by providing a display number, description, and client ID.

  • 05

    Do I need to refresh my tokens manually?

    No. The platform automatically refreshes your access token in the background. You only need to click Connect with Clio once during setup, and the integration will keep working indefinitely.

  • 06

    Which Clio regions are supported?

    All four Clio regions are supported: United States (app.clio.com), Canada (ca.app.clio.com), Europe/UK (eu.app.clio.com), and Australia (au.app.clio.com). Select your region in the first step of the setup wizard.

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