UniCourt Connector for AI agents.

27 live capabilities

Access real-time court records and litigation data for legal research.

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Why people use UniCourt

UniCourt for Real-Time Court Records and Litigation Tracking

This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the hunting. You can ask for a summary of all cases involving a specific company or pull a full export of a case history instantly. You get a clean, structured view of the data without ever leaving your chat interface.

What Vinkius changes

You get a direct, natural language interface to massive court databases without the manual searching.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Conflict Checking

A lawyer asks the agent to find any past cases involving a specific law firm using search_norm_law_firm to ensure no conflicts exist.
Real-world use case 02

Litigation Monitoring

A paralegal sets up track_case for 20 different cases to get daily status updates without opening multiple browser tabs.
Real-world use case 03

Risk Assessment

An insurance agent uses search_norm_party to see if a company has a history of high-frequency litigation before approving a policy.

Complete set · 27capabilities

The complete UniCourt capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with UniCourt.

Capability set01 / 07

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

01 Capability
Generate token
Create a new UniCourt access token for your account. This is necessary for setting up your connection.
02 Capability
Get case
Pull the full details for a specific court case. Use this to see the complete history of a single filing.
03 Capability
Search norm judge
Search for judges using normalized profiles to see their history. This helps you identify judges who handle specific case types.
04 Capability
Track case
Set up a schedule to automatically monitor a specific case for new activity. This keeps you updated on litigation without manual checks.

Capability set02 / 07

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

05 Capability
Track norm attorney
Schedule regular refreshes for an attorney's bar source data. It ensures you have the latest professional info.
06 Capability
Update pacer credential
Update your PACER account credentials within the system. This keeps your connection to federal records active.
07 Capability
Track norm law firm
Set up recurring source refreshes for a specific law firm. Use this to stay current on firm-level data.
08 Capability
Delete pacer credential
Remove your PACER account credentials when they are no longer needed. Use this to manage your account security.

Capability set03 / 07

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

09 Capability
Get case count analytics
Get a breakdown of case counts based on specific case types. Use this to see broader litigation trends.
10 Capability
Get case export callback
Retrieve the file URL once a case data export is finished. This lets you grab the data you requested.
11 Capability
Search norm attorney
Find attorneys using normalized data for better consistency. This helps you find the right person across different records.
12 Capability
Search norm law firm
Find law firms using normalized data to avoid duplicate entries. Use this to see a firm's full litigation footprint.

Capability set04 / 07

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

13 Capability
Search norm party
Search for parties in court cases using normalized records. This helps you see a party's history across multiple cases.
14 Capability
Search pacer case locator
Search PACER directly using the Case Locator capability. Use this to find records that might not be in the main index.
15 Capability
Get case update status
Check if a requested update for a specific case is complete. Use this to see if your background check is ready.
16 Capability
Get document order callback
Get the file URL for a completed court document order. This lets you download specific papers from a case.

Capability set05 / 07

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

17 Capability
Get norm attorney
Get analytics and professional details for a specific attorney. Use this to see an attorney's win rate and case history.
18 Capability
Get norm judge
Get analytics and details for a specific judge. This shows you how often a judge rules in your favor.
19 Capability
Get norm law firm
Get analytics and details for a specific law firm. This shows you a firm's typical case volume and focus.
20 Capability
Get norm party
Get analytics and details for a specific party in a case. Use this to see a company's litigation history.

Capability set06 / 07

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

21 Capability
Get pacer credential
Check the current status of your PACER account credentials. Use this to verify your connection is still live.
22 Capability
Import case
Trigger a high-priority import for a specific case. Use this to quickly bring a new case into your workspace.
23 Capability
Import pacer case
Import a case into the system from PACER if it's missing. This ensures your records are up to date.
24 Capability
Order case document
Request a specific court document from the records. This lets you get the exact filing you need.

Capability set07 / 07

25—27

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 27 available through UniCourt.

25 Capability
Request case export
Ask for a full export of case data as a ZIP file. Use this to get all the data for offline analysis.
26 Capability
Request case update
Request an asynchronous update for a specific case. Use this to refresh a case that hasn't changed recently.
27 Capability
Search cases
Search for court cases using keywords and specific filters. Use this to find multiple results in one go.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask UniCourt to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use UniCourt from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable UniCourt for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable UniCourt in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicourt": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using UniCourt, help me...". 27 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicourt": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt

Ask Copilot: "Using UniCourt, help me...". 27 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicourt": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt

Open Cascade and ask: "Using UniCourt, help me...". 27 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicourt": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt

Ask Cline: "Using UniCourt, help me...". 27 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add unicourt --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TGnvAjynEQIYg7xYMLohr0zb3nw9799ZGVNf6UrV/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 UniCourt

Ask Claude: "Using UniCourt, show me...". 27 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work UniCourt can move forward.

Built around the request

Legal professionals, paralegals, and insurance risk analysts who are tired of manual court record hunting. It's for the person who needs to see a party's entire litigation history in seconds, not hours.

01

Litigation Paralegal

Checking for new filings on high-priority cases every morning without manual portal refreshes.

02

Insurance Risk Analyst

Screening potential defendants for past legal issues to assess risk scores quickly.

03

Legal Researcher

Gathering large-scale litigation data for market analysis or high-stakes litigation prep.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

CourtListener

Manage your legal research. search court opinions, dockets, and citations via AI.

02 13 capabilities

Bloomberg Law

Access 200M+ court dockets, case law, and legal news via Bloomberg Law Enterprise Dockets API for comprehensive legal research.

03 2 capabilities

Justia Legal Intelligence

Universal legal intelligence. search cases, statutes, and lawyers via AI.

04 13 capabilities

Docket Alarm

Search over 732 million legal records, track court dockets, and extract AI-powered insights from PACER and state courts.

05 23 capabilities

Clio

Practice law more efficiently with legal case management, time tracking, billing, and document organization in one system.

06 14 capabilities

OpenLaws

Access validated legal data via OpenLaws. search statutes, regulations, case law, validate citations, and track legislative changes directly from any AI agent.

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Change the model, client or framework. Keep UniCourt connected.

Before you connect

Questions about UniCourt.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can UniCourt MCP help me find past lawsuits for a specific company?

Yes, it searches millions of court records to find litigation history for companies, individuals, and other entities.

How does UniCourt MCP handle attorney and judge data?

It provides normalized profiles for attorneys and judges, which helps you see their professional history and case analytics consistently.

Can I use UniCourt MCP to get full case exports?

Yes, you can request a full export of a case's data, and it will provide a ZIP file containing the records for your review.

Is UniCourt MCP good for tracking multiple cases at once?

Yes, it allows you to set up automated tracking for multiple cases so you can stay updated on all of them without manual checking.

Can UniCourt MCP help with PACER credentials?

Yes, it can manage, update, and verify your PACER credentials to keep your connection to federal records active.

How does UniCourt MCP provide litigation trends?

It provides analytics on case counts by type, allowing you to see broader trends and volume in specific legal areas.

How can I search for court cases involving a specific company?

Use the search_cases capability with a query like caseName:"Company Name". The agent will return a list of matching cases with their UniCourt IDs and basic details.

Can the AI automatically track a case for new updates?

Yes! By using the track_case capability with a specific caseId, you can set up automated monitoring. You can even specify a refreshWindow like '1d' for daily updates.

Is it possible to get professional background data for an attorney?

Absolutely. Use search_norm_attorney to find the attorney and then get_norm_attorney with their ID to retrieve detailed analytics and professional history.

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