Setup
MCP endpoint
https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp1.Open connector settings
Open the Copilot MCP or agent connector settings for your workspace.
2.Add Legalcode
Add Legalcode as a remote MCP server.
3.Paste endpoint
Paste `https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp`. 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
- ✓Cross-reference legal citations
- ✓Access regulatory guidance and pre-law sources on every account
- ✓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
Which endpoint should I use?
Use `https://mcp.legalcode.md/mcp` for every account plan.
Does Copilot need Legalcode plugins?
No. Copilot is part of the manual endpoint setup path. The Legalcode plugins repository is for Claude Code and supported local-first workflows.
What does Pro add?
Pro adds patent Search/Fetch, 25,000 weighted units per calendar month, and direct CLI/API workflows. All non-patent MCP capabilities are available on Free.
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