CourtAPI MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install CourtAPI in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add courtapi-federal-court-data -- npx -y @courtio/courtapi-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "courtapi-federal-court-data": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@courtio/courtapi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the CourtAPI MCP server do?

Search and retrieve US federal court cases, dockets, claims, and documents via PACER

Is the CourtAPI MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does CourtAPI run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add CourtAPI to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add courtapi-federal-court-data -- npx -y @courtio/courtapi-mcp

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