Setup
MCP endpoint
https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp1.Open MCP Servers
In Codex, open Settings, then go to MCP Servers.
2.Add a Streamable HTTP server
Create a new MCP server, choose Streamable HTTP, and give it a name such as `Legalcode`.
3.Paste, save, authenticate
Paste `https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp`, click Save, then authenticate. Capabilities follow the connected account.
4.Start a new thread
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 programmatically
- ✓Batch legal research and analysis
- ✓Access regulatory guidance
- ✓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
Can Codex run legal skills automatically?
Yes. Legalcode skills are instruction sets that any MCP-compatible agent can follow. Codex can execute them as part of automated workflows.
What's the rate limit?
Free account MCP access is rate-limited. Pro at $25/month billed annually at $300 for 12 months, or $39.99/month billed monthly, provides higher throughput and concurrency for production workloads.
How is data updated?
Sources are updated daily from primary legal databases across supported jurisdictions.
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