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Connect Docket Alarm 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. Turn your AI agent into a high-powered legal researcher.

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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 · 13 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.

  1. 01

    Search

    This capability searches the entire Docket Alarm database. Use it to find specific records using boolean or fielded queries.

  2. 02

    Smart search

    This capability converts your natural language instructions into complex search queries. It uses VIDA AI to bridge the gap between how you talk and how the database searches.

  3. 03

    Get search direct args

    This capability retrieves the specific arguments needed to perform a direct court search. It ensures your queries meet the requirements for specific jurisdictions.

  4. 04

    Get cause of action

    This capability identifies relevant statutes and causes of action. It uses VIDA AI to pinpoint the legal basis for a case.

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.

  1. 05

    Get complaint summary

    This capability provides short or long summaries of legal complaints. It uses VIDA AI to condense complex filings into readable overviews.

  2. 06

    Match case

    This capability finds specific cases when you only have partial information. It uses VIDA AI to match your fragmented data to the correct records.

  3. 07

    Ask docket

    This capability lets you ask natural language questions about a specific docket. It uses VIDA AI to parse through docket entries to answer your questions.

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.

  1. 08

    Extract judgment

    This capability pulls specific judgments and case outcomes from filings. It uses VIDA AI to identify the final rulings in a matter.

  2. 09

    Get docket

    This capability retrieves full docket information. You can set cached=False to pull live data directly from the court, though PACER fees may apply.

  3. 10

    List search direct courts

    This capability provides a list of all courts that support direct searching. Use it to see which jurisdictions are available for targeted queries.

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.

  1. 11

    Search direct

    This capability searches state and agency courts directly. It is used after you identify the necessary arguments for a specific court.

  2. 12

    Search pacer

    This capability searches federal courts and PACER directly. Note that this incurs a $0.10 fee per page of results unless the test flag is active.

  3. 13

    Track case

    This capability sets up automated alerts for new activity on a docket. It ensures you are notified whenever a case you are watching receives a new filing.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Opposing Counsel Monitoring

Set up an alert to track every new filing from a specific law firm or opposing party.

02

Rapid Complaint Review

Ask your agent to summarize a new complaint immediately after it is filed to understand the core allegations.

03

Jurisdictional Research

Use direct search capabilities to find specific state and agency court records for targeted litigation.

04

Case Outcome Analysis

Extract specific judgments from past cases to build a database of relevant precedents.

Automate a task

Put Docket Alarm 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

Docket Alarm 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 Docket Alarm 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.

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1051ms average. Fast in production.

Docket Alarm is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1232ms
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Fastest day
926ms
Slowest day
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 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 Docket Alarm, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Docket Alarm Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 — Docket Alarm capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "docket-alarm-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Docket Alarm owners hand off.

This MCP is built for legal professionals who need to monitor litigation and research case law without manual data entry.

  • 01

    Litigators

    They hand off the task of tracking opposing counsel's filings and finding relevant case law to the agent.

  • 02

    Legal Researchers

    They use the agent to run deep boolean searches across massive datasets.

  • 03

    Corporate Legal Teams

    They delegate the monitoring of litigation trends and real-time case alerts to the agent.

FAQ

Questions Docket Alarm owners ask.

  • 01

    Does using the PACER search capability cost extra?

    Yes, using the search_pacer capability incurs a $0.10 fee per page of results unless you are running a test.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, this MCP is compatible with any MCP-enabled client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    How do I get notified about new court filings?

    You can use the track_case capability to set up automated alerts for new activity on any specific docket.

  • 04

    Where does the legal data come from?

    The data is pulled from the Docket Alarm database, which includes PACER, federal courts, and various state and agency courts.

  • 05

    Do I need to manage the connection myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the connection, so you only need to connect your client once.

  • 06

    Does searching PACER directly incur fees?

    Yes, using the search_pacer capability incurs a $0.10 fee per page of results as per PACER's standard pricing. You can use the test parameter to return fake data without incurring fees.

  • 07

    How can I get alerts for new activity on a specific case?

    Use the track_case capability by providing the court name, docket number, and a schedule (daily, weekly, or hourly). The system will then monitor the case and alert you to new filings.

  • 08

    Can I summarize a legal complaint using this server?

    Yes! The get_complaint_summary capability is designed to analyze the initial filings of a case and provide a concise summary of the allegations and parties involved.

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