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courtlistener

Query court opinions, dockets, and judges via the CourtListener REST API.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#legal research#court#opinions#judges#dockets#oral arguments
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill courtlistener-plebeiusgaragicus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: courtlistener
Source: https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi/tree/main/shared/skills/courtlistener
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill courtlistener-plebeiusgaragicus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides streamlined access to U.S. court case law, dockets, judges, and oral argument audio through the CourtListener REST API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Legal Research: Search and retrieve opinions, case details, and citations efficiently.
  • Docket Monitoring: Track federal docket information and filings in real-time.
  • Judicial Data: Find judge profiles, hearings, and oral argument recordings for legal analysis.
  • Use Case: A lawyer looks up recent opinions related to Fourth Amendment cases and downloads audio of oral arguments for review.

Quick Start

Use the courtlistener skill to search for opinions involving the Fourth Amendment using curl and jq.

Frequently Asked Questions about courtlistener

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search U.S. court opinions and case law via API?▼

Search U.S. court opinions and case law via API by querying case details, citations, or specific courts through the CourtListener RESTful API. It enables efficient legal research data retrieval for legal professionals.

Can I track federal dockets and retrieve case filings in real-time?▼

You can track federal dockets and retrieve case filings in real-time using the CourtListener API. This docket monitoring capability provides streamlined access to federal docket information and case details.

How do I find judge profiles and oral argument recordings for legal analysis?▼

Find judge profiles and oral argument recordings for legal analysis by querying judicial data through the CourtListener API. It supports accessing oral argument audio and retrieving detailed judge information.

Do I need an API key or authentication to access CourtListener data?▼

Authentication is optional to access CourtListener data. The API ensures reliable, structured interactions with optional authentication, allowing queries by case details, court, or judge without mandatory credentials.

What's the best way to retrieve Fourth Amendment court opinions and download oral argument audio?▼

Retrieve Fourth Amendment court opinions and download oral argument audio by querying the CourtListener API. Use curl and jq to search for relevant opinions and retrieve the associated audio recordings for review.

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