# Bankruptcy Observer MCP server

US business bankruptcy data via MCP: search by name, EIN. Lookup docket items.

## Links
- Registry page: https://www.getdrio.com/mcp/com-bankruptcyobserver-mcp
- Repository: https://github.com/jmtroller/bankruptcy-observer-mcp-api-public-documentation

## Install
- Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- Auth: Auth required by registry metadata

## Setup notes
- Remote header: Authorization (required; secret)
- The upstream registry signals required auth or secrets.
- Remote endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- Header: Authorization

## Tools
- search_bankruptcy_cases_tool - Search US business bankruptcy cases by debtor name. FREE (exact/prefix, no *): limited fields, no auth. Use *term for contains (paid). Optional court filter. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_case_by_ein_tool - Look up case by debtor EIN. Paid (full data + optional last filing date). live_update (subscribers) triggers one-time source refresh. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_case_by_case_number_tool - Look up case(s) by short case number (e.g. 26-10543). FREE for 7-digit format (limited fields, all courts). Paid: full + live_update + court filter. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_cases_by_industry_tool - Cases by industry label or key (Hotels, Retail, real-estate, etc.). Paid. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_cases_by_naics_tool - Cases by NAICS (2-4 digits). Paid. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_cases_by_state_tool - Cases by debtor state (2-letter). Paid. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_cases_by_date_range_tool - Cases filed in date range on dateFiled. Omitting both dates defaults to yesterday. Paid. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_docket_entries_tool - Docket entries for a case. Each entry includes docket_id — call get_document_tool with that docket_id (no accept_charge) for an inline cost preview, then again with accept_charge: true to download the PDF. Pass simple_name (preferred, see list_monitored_cases_tool) or short_case_number / case_number (e.g. 26-42901; use court_state to disambiguate). Single-Case Agent: monitored cases only. Set limit up to 50 for more entries (default 25). Optional live_update refreshes from court sources first. Subscribers only. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_case_summary_tool - Plain-English structured summary of one case: debtor, chapter, court, case number, key dates (filed, plan confirmed, discharged, closed), asset/liability ranges, nature of business, judge, and AI-extracted case profile data when available. Pass simple_name (preferred, see list_monitored_cases_tool) or a 7-digit case_number. Subscribers only. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_document_cost_tool - Preview the cost to download a court filing PDF. Identify the entry with docket_id (preferred) or simple_name + item_number (legacy connectors). Does not pull the document and does not charge. Same preview as get_document_tool when accept_charge/download is omitted. Confirm the cost with the user before download. Free pages come from the plan limitDocuments allowance (not MCP monthly request limits). Returns page_count, chargeable_pages, cost (0 if already purchased), plan_limit_documents, pages_used_this_period, free_pages_remaining, and already_owned. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_document_tool - Court filing PDF. Identify the entry with docket_id (preferred) OR simple_name + item_number (legacy cached connectors). Step 1: cost preview — omit accept_charge/download or set false. Step 2: after user confirms, call with accept_charge:true or download:true to purchase and download (signed URL). Returns docket_id in the preview so follow-up calls can use the hash. Pulls from PACER when needed. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- list_monitored_cases_tool - List the cases on your BankruptcyObserver.com monitoring list (case_id, simple_name, name, chapter, court, case number, dateFiled, last docket date). Use get_docket_entries_tool for docket_id values passed to get_document_tool. Requires your MCP token to be linked to your subscriber account. Subscribers only. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- add_monitored_case_tool - Add a bankruptcy case to your BankruptcyObserver.com monitoring list so BKO checks the court hourly and updates the docket every business day. Pass simple_name or a 7-digit case_number (with court_state when needed). Subscribers only; respects your plan monitoring limit. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- refresh_docket_tool - Request an immediate docket refresh from court sources for one case (slower; use when you need the latest filings now). Pass simple_name or case_number. Single-Case Agent: monitored cases only. Full Access: any case. Subscribers only. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- get_recent_developments_tool - What happened recently? Docket entries since a date (default: last 7 days) for one monitored case (simple_name) or ALL your monitored cases when simple_name is omitted. Newest first, with item numbers, dates, text, and counts. Subscribers only. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- list_plans_tool - List available BKO subscription plans (sourced from VwSubscriptions where service = BKO) with current pricing and agent tiers. No auth required. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- purchase_plan_tool - Get Stripe checkout URL for a plan. No auth required. Pass plan_id (from list_plans_tool) and optional email. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp
- check_subscription_tool - Check your MCP subscription status and remaining quota. Uses credentials from the request if api_key omitted. Endpoint: https://mcp.bankruptcyobserver.com/mcp

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## Metadata
- Owner: com.bankruptcyobserver
- Version: 1.0.0
- Runtime: Streamable Http
- Transports: HTTP
- License: Not captured
- Language: Not captured
- Stars: Not captured
- Updated: Mar 9, 2026
- Source: https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io