courtlistener

Name: courtlistener
Availability: InStock
Author: Eternis

Search federal court dockets and filings by company name, case name, or keywords.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026

Search Tags:#legal-research #due-diligence #case-law #courtlistener #federal-dockets #litigation-tracking #docket-search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox --skill courtlistener

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: courtlistener
Source: https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox/tree/main/skills/courtlistener
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EternisAI/agent-sandbox --skill courtlistener

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to quickly locate federal court dockets and filings, supporting due-diligence and risk assessment for companies and executives.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search federal dockets: query by company name, case name, or keywords to retrieve metadata.
Retrieve full case details: access docket records, statuses, judges, and filing history.
Use Case: perform litigation risk assessments for corporate transactions or executive backgrounds.

Quick Start

Query a company’s federal dockets to retrieve case details and statuses.

Frequently Asked Questions about courtlistener

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search federal court dockets by company name for litigation tracking?▼

You can search federal court dockets by entering a company name, case name, or keywords to retrieve structured docket metadata. Results include case_name, date_filed, docket_id, and court_id, enabling litigation tracking and due diligence assessments.

What is litigation risk assessment and how do court filings support it?▼

Litigation risk assessment analyzes federal court filings to evaluate corporate legal exposure. Retrieving full dockets, statuses, judges, and filing history across active and historic matters provides the necessary data for due diligence.

Can I retrieve full case details and filing history from federal dockets?▼

Yes, you can retrieve full case details from federal dockets. Structured queries return complete docket records, case statuses, assigned judges, and filing history, enabling comprehensive due diligence and ongoing tracking across active and historic matters.

Does CourtListener work for retrieving court opinions and federal docket metadata?▼

CourtListener works for retrieving federal docket metadata and court opinions. It supports structured queries to locate active and historic federal court filings, returning mapped fields like docket_id, court_id, and date_filed for case analysis.

What are the limitations of keyword-based docket search for due diligence?▼

Keyword-based docket search requires precise company names or terms, which may miss amended filings or alias variations. It enforces proxy-based requests with token authentication, limiting bulk automated scraping for due diligence.