Bloomberg Law Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Pull federal and state court dockets and case law for legal research.
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Why people use Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law Court Dockets for Faster Legal Research
This Connector lets your agent do that work for you. You can ask for a summary of all recent filings or pull a specific document's text in seconds. You get a unified view of the litigation history without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI client handles the deep digging through legal databases so you can focus on the strategy.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Tracking a competitor's litigation
A corporate counsel needs to know if a competitor is facing new lawsuits.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding expert witnesses
A litigator is preparing for a trial and needs a specialist.
- Real-world use case 03
Summarizing a complex docket
A paralegal has a docket number for a large case.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete Bloomberg Law capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Bloomberg Law.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Bloomberg Law.
- 01 Capability
Get docket alerts
View your configured alerts for monitoring specific cases or keywords. This keeps you updated on changes without manual checking.
- 02 Capability
Get case details
Get detailed information for a specific legal case. Use this to see the full scope of a matter quickly.
- 03 Capability
Search expert witnesses
Search for expert witnesses based on specialty and prior testimony. This helps you build a witness list for litigation.
- 04 Capability
Search state dockets
Search state court dockets across multiple jurisdictions. This helps you find records outside of the federal system.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Bloomberg Law.
- 05 Capability
Get docket details
Use a docket ID from search results to get specific court docket information. It provides a deeper look at a single case record.
- 06 Capability
Search court dockets
Search federal and state court dockets across 200M+ records. You can filter by court, date, and keywords.
- 07 Capability
Search federal dockets
Search federal court dockets specifically. This is your go-to for District, Circuit, and Supreme Court records.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Bloomberg Law.
- 08 Capability
Search legal news
Search Bloomberg Law legal news articles. Use this to browse analysis and commentary on current events.
- 09 Capability
Get docket entries
Get all filings, motions, and orders for a specific docket. This shows you the chronological history of a case.
- 10 Capability
Get filing document
Use a document ID from the docket entries to get a specific filing. This lets you pull the actual text of a court document.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Bloomberg Law.
- 11 Capability
Get legal news by topic
Get legal news articles filtered by a specific topic. It's great for staying current on niche regulatory changes.
- 12 Capability
Search legal cases
Search for legal cases and case law summaries. You can filter by jurisdiction and date for precedent analysis.
- 13 Capability
Search companies
Search company profiles and business intelligence data. Use this to find a firm's legal exposure or history.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Bloomberg Law to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Bloomberg Law from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Bloomberg Law, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Bloomberg Law for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Bloomberg Law URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Bloomberg Law in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bloomberg-law": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Bloomberg Law
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Bloomberg Law, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bloomberg-law": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Bloomberg Law
Ask Copilot: "Using Bloomberg Law, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bloomberg-law": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Bloomberg Law
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Bloomberg Law, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"bloomberg-law": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Bloomberg Law
Ask Cline: "Using Bloomberg Law, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add bloomberg-law --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4NfdJmFRX7qaNrsfLNWHcLL097a9lVYzNyMBoTmi/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Bloomberg Law
Ask Claude: "Using Bloomberg Law, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Bloomberg Law can move forward.
Litigators and corporate counsel who are tired of digging through messy court portals to find the right filings. It's for anyone who needs to turn a mountain of legal data into a clear summary in seconds.
Litigator
Tracks opposing party litigation and monitors case developments on a daily basis.
Corporate Counsel
Monitors legal exposure for the company and its business partners.
Legal Researcher
Pulls case law and precedents for complex legal analysis.
Paralegal
Quickly finds dockets and filings across different jurisdictions.
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Before you connect
Questions about Bloomberg Law.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the Bloomberg Law MCP provide access to state court records?
Yes, it allows your agent to search state court dockets across multiple jurisdictions. Coverage varies by state, so you can check specific regions as you go.
Can I use this to find expert witnesses for my litigation?
Yes, you can search for experts by their specialty, prior testimony, and the jurisdictions where they've worked. It's a great way to build a witness list.
Will the Bloomberg Law MCP pull the full text of court documents?
It can pull specific filing documents if you have the document ID from the docket entries. This lets you read the actual text within your AI client.
How does the Bloomberg Law MCP handle legal news?
You can search for news by topic or date range to stay current on legal developments. It also lets you filter by specific topics of interest.
Can the Bloomberg Law MCP monitor specific cases for me?
Yes, you can view configured alerts that monitor specific cases, parties, or keywords. This helps you stay updated on new activity without manual checking.
Is the Bloomberg Law MCP suitable for academic legal research?
It's highly effective for academics who need to research litigation trends, court outcomes, and historical case law precedents.
What courts and jurisdictions are covered by the Bloomberg Law Dockets API?
The Bloomberg Law Dockets API covers 200M+ federal and state court dockets. Federal coverage includes all U.S. District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy Courts, and the Supreme Court. State court coverage varies by jurisdiction but includes major state courts across the U.S. Coverage details are available in your Bloomberg Law subscription dashboard.
How do I get a Bloomberg Law API key?
Contact your Bloomberg Law account administrator or Bloomberg Law sales team to request access to the Enterprise Dockets API. API access requires an active Bloomberg Law subscription with Enterprise Dockets add-on. Once provisioned, you'll receive an API key and documentation for integration.
What types of legal research can I do with this API?
You can search court dockets by party name, case name, or keywords; retrieve complete docket histories with all filings and orders; search case law for precedents and holdings; browse Bloomberg Law legal news; find expert witnesses; and research company profiles. The API is designed for comprehensive legal research across federal and state courts.
What's the difference between docket search and case search?
Docket search returns active court dockets with docket numbers, parties, courts, and filing histories—ideal for tracking ongoing litigation. Case search returns decided cases with case law, holdings, citations, and outcomes—ideal for legal research and finding precedents. Use dockets to track live cases, use cases to find legal precedents.
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