• WATCHDOG
  • STATUS
  • NOTIFY
  • HUMAN

How to automate court case monitoring with your AI

Connect UniCourt to your agent to turn it into a litigation watchdog. It tracks new filings and orders for your specific cases on a schedule.

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Short answer

How can I automate court case monitoring with my AI?

You give your agent a list of case numbers and a schedule. It uses UniCourt to check for new filings and orders, then notifies you when something changes. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

The results of automated monitoring.

Where your updates land.

Once the connection is live, your AI handles the heavy lifting of watching the docket.

WATCHDOG

Automated docket tracking

The AI monitors specific case numbers for any new activity. You get notified only when a new filing or order appears.

STATUS

Real-time case updates

Your agent checks the current status of a case whenever you ask. It pulls the latest information directly from the court records.

NOTIFY

Instant activity alerts

The AI identifies new orders or filings. It can then summarize these updates or flag them for your immediate review.

HUMAN

Legal strategy review

The AI identifies the changes, but you decide how to respond. You review the new filings to determine your next legal move.

The workflow

What your AI does when a new filing arrives.

The AI acts as your eyes on the docket, running checks without you needing to log in to a portal.

  1. Set the watch

    You tell your agent which case numbers to keep an eye on. It begins monitoring those specific dockets for any movement.

    track_case

  2. Check for changes

    The AI periodically checks the court records to see if the case status has changed or if new documents were uploaded.

    get_case_update_status

  3. Pull new data

    When the AI detects a change, it requests the specific details of the new filing or order to give you the full picture.

    request_case_update

  4. Report findings

    The AI presents the new information to you in your chat interface. It highlights exactly what was filed and when.

    get_case_update_status

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your monitoring task.

Starting points

These are starting points. Replace the case numbers and frequency with your actual requirements.

UniCourt Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 — UniCourt capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicourt-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Track case number 12345-ABC every Monday morning.

  • Check the status of case 98765-XYZ and tell me if there are any new filings.

  • Monitor these three cases: 111, 222, and 333 for any new court orders.

  • Request a case update for case 555-DEF and summarize the latest order.

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Start here

Connect UniCourt once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start monitoring cases immediately.

Connect UniCourt to your AI

FAQ

How the monitoring works.

  • 01

    Can the AI file motions for me?

    No. The AI can only monitor and retrieve information from court records. You must handle all filings manually.

  • 02

    How often does it check for updates?

    You decide the frequency. You can tell your agent to check once a day, once a week, or at specific intervals.

  • 03

    Will the AI delete any court records?

    No. The AI only has read access to retrieve case updates. It cannot modify or delete any data in UniCourt.

  • 04

    Does it work for any court in the country?

    It works for any court covered by the UniCourt database. You should verify your specific jurisdiction is included.

  • 05

    Can I use this with Claude?

    Yes. As long as you are using an MCP-compatible client like Claude, the connection works.

  • More questions about UniCourt? The Connector page answers them. See everything the UniCourt Connector can do

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