• ALERTS
  • ANALYSIS
  • ACTION
  • LOGS

How to monitor litigation activity with your AI

Connect Docket Alarm to your AI client once. Your agent then watches for new filings and case updates on your behalf.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to track court filings?

Your agent uses Docket Alarm to watch specific cases and pull fresh docket entries as they happen. You get direct updates on new filings without checking court portals manually. This setup keeps you updated on every motion and order.

Where updates land.

The outcomes of automated tracking.

The AI organizes docket data into different formats based on how you need to use it.

ALERTS

New filing notifications

The AI identifies new entries in a docket and sends a summary to your chat. You get notified the moment a filing occurs.

ANALYSIS

Case status summaries

Your agent pulls the latest docket history to explain recent developments. It turns raw court text into a clear status report.

ACTION

Human-led responses

When a critical motion is filed, the AI flags it for your review. You decide if you need to draft a response or notify a client.

LOGS

Centralized case logs

The AI pushes updates to a spreadsheet or database. This builds a clean, searchable history of all litigation activity.

The workflow

What your AI does when a new filing arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between the court's database and your workspace.

  1. Watch the docket

    Your agent monitors specific case identifiers to catch any changes in the court record.

    track_case

  2. Pull recent entries

    The AI fetches the most recent filings and orders to see exactly what changed.

    get_docket

  3. Summarize updates

    The agent reads the text of the new filing to explain the legal impact in plain English.

    get_docket

  4. Notify you

    The AI sends the summary to your chat or workspace so you can act on it immediately.

    track_case

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your litigation monitoring.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Replace the bracketed text with your actual case numbers or party names.

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
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "docket-alarm-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Track case number 123-cv-4567 and tell me when a new motion is filed.

  • Get the latest docket entries for the litigation involving Acme Corp.

  • Watch for any new filings in the case against Smith & Co. and summarize them.

  • Check the docket for case 98765 and list all recent orders from this week.

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Connect Docket Alarm once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start asking questions immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI file motions for me?

    No. The AI only reads and tracks data from the docket. You must handle all actual court filings yourself.

  • 02

    Does the AI update the court records?

    No. The AI is a read-only tool for monitoring. It cannot change or add information to any court docket.

  • 03

    How often does it check for updates?

    The frequency depends on how you set up the tracking instructions with your agent.

  • 04

    Can I track multiple cases at once?

    Yes. You can instruct your agent to monitor several different case numbers or parties.

  • 05

    Will the AI notify me via email?

    The AI can prepare the notification, but the delivery method depends on the tools you have connected to your AI client.

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