Setup
Connector URL
https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp1.Open Claude Connectors
Open Claude or Claude Desktop, then go to Customize -> Connectors.
2.Add Legalcode
Click Add custom connector and paste the Legalcode connector URL.
3.Connect and enable
Click Add, then Connect. Free and Pro capabilities follow the connected account.
4.Start a new chat
After adding any MCP server, start a new chat or thread before using Legalcode. Conversations that were already open may not see newly added MCP servers.
What you get
- ✓Search law and case law across supported jurisdictions
- ✓Run practitioner-built legal skills directly in Claude conversations
- ✓Cross-reference statutes and case law
- ✓Access regulatory guidance from major agencies
- ✓Searches are processed, never stored
Security
- ▪Your documents never leave your device — Legalcode only sees the search, never your files
- ▪Searches are processed, then discarded. We keep no record of what you looked up
- ▪Sign in with OAuth 2.0 — nothing else to configure
- ▪Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2 or higher)
FAQ
Does this work with Claude Desktop and Claude.ai?
Yes. Legalcode connects through Claude custom connectors using a hosted remote MCP server.
Can I use my own skills?
Yes. Skills are plain-text instruction files. You can use the built-in skills, modify them, or write your own from scratch.
What data does Legalcode provide?
Laws, case law, and regulatory guidance from supported jurisdictions. Updated daily from primary sources — not summaries or digests.
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