What is the key difference between LegalSearch and Lr Labs?

LegalSearch belongs to the Legal category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Lr Labs belongs to the Legal category with local stdio execution.

How do I install LegalSearch or Lr Labs 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 LegalSearch and Lr Labs free or paid?

LegalSearch operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lr Labs operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

LegalSearch lists 0 tools with 0 views and 1 GitHub stars. Lr Labs lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both LegalSearch and Lr Labs 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 LegalSearch or Lr Labs 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 LegalSearch and Lr Labs free to use, or do they require API keys?

LegalSearch is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lr Labs 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 LegalSearch and Lr Labs at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both legalsearch and lr-labs 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, LegalSearch has a Quality Score of 39 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 1 GitHub stars. Lr Labs holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

LegalSearch vs Lr Labs

In-depth architectural comparison of the LegalSearch and Lr Labs 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

LegalSearch

Legal · Remote HTTP/SSE

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

Lr Labs

Legal · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose LegalSearch if you need specialized Legal tools running via a hosted cloud SSE transport. Choose Lr Labs if your workspace requires Legal integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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

Choose Lr Labs 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 Lr Labs Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	LegalSearch Legal	L Lr Labs Legal
Summary	Public Indian legal search MCP for Roop judgments, statutes, and corpus grounding.	Deterministic cross-border tax engine: PE, GAAR and Indian TP computed from compiled law. No LLM.
Category & Scope	Legal	Legal
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

LegalSearch Tools (0)

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

Lr Labs 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).

LegalSearch Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Lr Labs Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lr-labs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lr-labs"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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