What is the key difference between Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch?

Hong Kong CourtDB belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution, while LegalSearch belongs to the Legal category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Hong Kong CourtDB or LegalSearch in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch free or paid?

Hong Kong CourtDB operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). LegalSearch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Hong Kong CourtDB lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. LegalSearch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Hong Kong CourtDB or LegalSearch in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch free to use, or do they require API keys?

Hong Kong CourtDB is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . LegalSearch operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both hong-kong-courtdb and legalsearch as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Hong Kong CourtDB has a Quality Score of 25 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. LegalSearch holds a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Hong Kong CourtDB vs LegalSearch

In-depth architectural comparison of the Hong Kong CourtDB and LegalSearch MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Hong Kong CourtDB

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 25/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

LegalSearch

Legal · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 39/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Hong Kong CourtDB if you need specialized Legal tools running via a local process. Choose LegalSearch if your workspace requires Legal integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Hong Kong CourtDB when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Hong Kong CourtDB Details

Choose LegalSearch when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Legal domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore LegalSearch Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	H Hong Kong CourtDB Legal	LegalSearch Legal
Summary	Search Hong Kong court cases and read judgment documents.	Public Indian legal search MCP for Roop judgments, statutes, and corpus grounding.
Category & Scope	Legal	Legal
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Hong Kong CourtDB Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

LegalSearch Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Hong Kong CourtDB Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hong-kong-courtdb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "hong-kong-courtdb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

LegalSearch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "legalsearch": {
      "url": "https://mcp.roopslaw.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Hong Kong CourtDB is categorized under Legal and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, LegalSearch belongs to Legal using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Hong Kong CourtDB when you need capabilities focused on legal and LegalSearch when you require tools for legal.

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