How do I install Courtlistener?

Copy the http config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.

Does Courtlistener need an API key?

The publisher lists these environment variables: COURTLISTENER_API_TOKEN, MCP_LOG_LEVEL, MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE, MCP_HTTP_HOST, MCP_HTTP_PORT, MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH, MCP_AUTH_MODE.

What transport does Courtlistener use?

Courtlistener is reached over HTTP.

When was Courtlistener last checked?

Last checked 2026-11-13. Search US court opinions, federal dockets, judges, citations, and oral arguments via CourtListener.

Courtlistener MCP server

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The publisher's own URL. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

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Server URL

https://courtlistener.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Credentials from the publisher

COURTLISTENER_API_TOKEN — CourtListener API token from your account settings. Required for API access.
MCP_LOG_LEVEL — Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warn').

The Claude button above opens Claude with the name and URL filled in. You still confirm it there.

shClaude Code

1claude mcp add --transport http io.github.cyanheads-courtlistener-mcp-server https://courtlistener.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Run in a terminal.

jsonClaude Desktop

1{2  "mcpServers": {3    "io.github.cyanheads-courtlistener-mcp-server": {4      "command": "npx",5      "args": [6        "-y",7        "mcp-remote",8        "https://courtlistener.caseyjhand.com/mcp"9      ]10    }11  }12}

claude_desktop_config.json

Remote · HTTPPublisher installStep-by-step: add this in Claude

Remote URL or a command on your machine? How the two installs differ

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Host a copy with our keys and logs.

A new server you create. It is not this listing's official endpoint. Use the publisher install when you want their URL and their credentials.

Launch

Server facts

Remote

Transport: http

Tools

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FAQ

Courtlistener

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Questions

How do I install Courtlistener?

Does Courtlistener need an API key?

What transport does Courtlistener use?

When was Courtlistener last checked?

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