CanLII FAQs

Question 1

What is the CanLII MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The CanLII MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with a structured interface to access the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII) API, enabling retrieval of Canadian legal data.

Question 2

How does the CanLII MCP Server benefit AI assistants?

Accepted Answer

It allows AI models to directly query and retrieve specific Canadian legal documents, including court decisions, legislation, and citation details, enhancing their ability to perform legal research and analysis.

Question 3

What types of Canadian legal information can I access through this server?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve lists of courts and tribunals, browse legislation databases (statutes, regulations), access specific laws, and obtain case law decisions, detailed metadata, and citation information for both cases and legislation.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for setting up the CanLII MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To set up the server, you will need a CanLII API key, Node.js and npm installed, and a Cloudflare Workers account for deployment. Instructions are provided for local development and deployment.

Question 5

Can this server be integrated with existing AI platforms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the CanLII MCP Server is designed for seamless integration with AI assistants. It provides specific instructions for connecting to platforms like Claude Desktop and Cloudflare AI Playground using its MCP interface.

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