legal-context
LegalContext is an open-source platform that connects a law firm's Clio document management system to the Claude Desktop AI assistant, ensuring secure and localized document processing. Its key features include semantic search and grounding AI responses in actual documents to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in legal contexts.
LegalContext
LegalContext is an open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to connect a law firm's Clio document management system with the Claude Desktop AI assistant. It ensures secure and confidential document access, local processing of documents, and utilizes semantic search for effective document retrieval and analysis.
Features
- Secure Document Access: Connects to Clio API for secure document handling.
- Local Processing: Ensures all processes occur within the firm's infrastructure.
- MCP Integration: Works seamlessly with Claude Desktop AI.
- Semantic Search: Employs LanceDB for vector search, finding documents based on meaning.
- Citation Tracking: Provides citations in AI responses.
- Free Tier Limitations: Limited to 100 documents and 50 queries/day.
Why LegalContext?
LegalContext addresses challenges like AI hallucination and client confidentiality by grounding AI responses in actual documents and processing data locally.
Prerequisites
- Bun (JavaScript runtime and package manager)
- Clio account with API access
- Claude Desktop
- Supported OS: macOS, Linux, Windows with WSL
Quick Start
- Clone the repository and install dependencies.
- Run setup script for configuration and document indexing.
- Use with Claude Desktop to query and retrieve document information securely.
Security Features
- Processes all content locally
- Secure OAuth for authentication
- Encrypted token storage and no cloud dependencies
Free Tier Limitations
- 100 documents and 50 queries per day