courtlistener-mcp
v1.1.0
Published
Keyless MCP server for CourtListener: search court opinions and federal dockets (RECAP), case status, citations, judges.
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CourtListener MCP
Keyless MCP server for CourtListener: search court opinions and federal dockets (RECAP), case status, citations, judges.
Pairs well with court-records-mcp, federal-register-mcp, and police-transparency-mcp.
Quick start
npm install
npm run build
node dist/index.jsThe server uses stdio, so it can be connected to Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, MCP Inspector, or another compatible MCP client.
Tools at a glance
search_opinions: Opinions with court, status, citations, syllabus.search_dockets: RECAP federal dockets with docket numbers.search_peoplesearch_oral_args
Limits and privacy
This project is intentionally narrow. It should be treated as a practical helper, not a complete certification or security audit. Check the implementation and the returned data before using it with sensitive material. No credentials are required for search; full opinion/docket detail endpoints need a free CourtListener API key and are not included.
