Docket Alarm Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Research federal and state court records and track litigation dockets.
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Why people use Docket Alarm
Docket Alarm for Faster Litigation Research
This Connector lets your AI agent do the digging for you. You can ask for a summary of a 50-page complaint or get a list of every filing in a case instantly. You get a clear picture of the litigation without the tab fatigue.
What Vinkius changes
That your AI agent handles the tedious court research so you can focus on the actual legal work.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Summarizing a new complaint
A litigator needs to know what the other side just filed.
- Real-world use case 02
State court research
A researcher is looking for copyright cases in a specific state.
- Real-world use case 03
Monitoring a company
A corporate team needs to monitor a specific company.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete Docket Alarm capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Docket Alarm.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.
- 01 Capability
Search
Run a broad search across the entire Docket Alarm legal database. Use this for general litigation research.
- 02 Capability
Smart search
Turn a plain English request into a complex search query automatically. This helps you find cases without knowing boolean syntax.
- 03 Capability
Get docket
Fetch the full list of filings for a case, including live updates from the court. This gives you a complete history of the litigation.
- 04 Capability
Get search direct args
Get the specific arguments needed to run a direct search in a state or agency court. This helps you target your search correctly.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.
- 05 Capability
Extract judgment
Pull out the final judgment and outcome from a specific case record. This saves you from reading through the entire filing.
- 06 Capability
List search direct courts
See a full list of supported courts available for direct searching. Use this to see where you can query records.
- 07 Capability
Search direct
Query state and agency courts directly for specific legal records. This gives you access to non-federal court data.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.
- 08 Capability
Search pacer
Search federal court records directly via the PACER system. This connects your agent to the federal litigation record.
- 09 Capability
Track case
Create automated alerts to notify you of new activity on a specific docket. It keeps you updated on every new filing.
- 10 Capability
Ask docket
Ask natural language questions about a specific case docket to get quick answers. It's like having a paralegal review the file.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Docket Alarm.
- 11 Capability
Match case
Find specific cases even when you only have partial information to work with. This is great for finding records with incomplete data.
- 12 Capability
Get cause of action
Identify the specific causes of action and statutes involved in a case. This helps you quickly map out the legal theory.
- 13 Capability
Get complaint summary
Get a concise summary of a long or short legal complaint. This saves you from reading through dozens of pages of text.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Docket Alarm to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Docket Alarm 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_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Docket Alarm for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Docket Alarm in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docket-alarm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Docket Alarm, help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docket-alarm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm
Ask Copilot: "Using Docket Alarm, help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docket-alarm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Docket Alarm, help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"docket-alarm": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm
Ask Cline: "Using Docket Alarm, help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add docket-alarm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_a5jH6Q2RrRzyhzFrK3qqmA6DIUyfuywSd5vsjvDR/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 Docket Alarm
Ask Claude: "Using Docket Alarm, show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Docket Alarm can move forward.
This is for legal professionals who are drowning in court filings and need a way to stay on top of litigation without manual checking.
Litigator
Tracks opposing counsel's filings across multiple jurisdictions to stay ahead of the curve.
Legal Researcher
Performs deep-dive boolean searches across millions of records to find relevant case law.
Corporate Counsel
Monitors litigation trends and receives real-time alerts on cases affecting the company.
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Before you connect
Questions about Docket Alarm.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Docket Alarm MCP search federal court records?
Yes, it provides direct access to federal court records through the PACER system, allowing your agent to pull litigation data directly.
Does Docket Alarm MCP support state and agency courts?
Yes, the Connector can search state and agency courts directly to help you find records outside of the federal system.
Can I use Docket Alarm MCP to summarize long legal complaints?
Yes, you can ask your agent to summarize long or short complaints into concise overviews to save time on reading through dense text.
How do I get alerts for new filings with Docket Alarm MCP?
You can set up automated alerts for specific dockets. Your agent will monitor the activity and notify you as soon as a new filing appears.
Can Docket Alarm MCP find cases if I only have a partial name?
Yes, the Connector includes a matching capability that helps find cases even when you only have partial information like a company name or partial party name.
Do I need my own account to use Docket Alarm MCP?
Yes, you will need to provide your own Docket Alarm username and password to connect the Connector to your AI client.
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.
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.
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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