EurLex MCP Server¶

The EurLex MCP Server provides access to European Union legal documents through a simple API. Use it to search EU regulations, directives, case law, and other legal texts.

What You Can Do¶

Search EU Legal Documents¶

• Find regulations by topic or keyword
• Discover case law related to specific legal issues
• Retrieve directives and other EU legal instruments
• Access comprehensive legal database

Key Features¶

• Simple API: Easy-to-use interface for legal research
• Powerful Search: Find documents by concept or keyword
• Document Retrieval: Get complete legal texts by ID
• Fast Performance: Quick responses for efficient research

Who Should Use This¶

Legal Professionals - Lawyers researching EU case law - Compliance officers tracking regulations - Legal researchers analyzing EU legislation

Business Users - Companies ensuring compliance with EU laws - Consultants advising on EU regulations - Startups navigating legal requirements

Researchers & Students - Academics studying EU legal frameworks - Students learning about EU law - Policy analysts tracking legislative changes

How It Works¶

graph LR
    A[You] -->|Search Query| B[EurLex MCP Server]
    B -->|Search| C[EU Legal Database]
    C -->|Results| B
    B -->|Legal Documents| A

Quick Example¶

Find GDPR-related documents:

{
    "method": "search_eurlex",
    "params": {
        "query": "GDPR data protection",
        "limit": 5
    }
}

Response:

{
    "result": {
        "data": [
            {
                "title": "REGULATION (EU) 2016/679",
                "file_id": "32016R0679",
                "content": "General Data Protection Regulation...",
                "score": 0.95
            }
        ]
    }
}

Available Tools¶

1. search_eurlex - Hybrid Search¶

Search using both keywords and concepts for best results.

Parameters: - query: Your search term - limit: Number of results (default: 10) - mode: Search mode (hybrid, fts, vector)

2. search_eurlex_fts - Keyword Search¶

Find documents using exact keyword matching.

Parameters: - query: Your search term - limit: Number of results (default: 10)

3. search_eurlex_semantic - Concept Search¶

Find documents by meaning and context.

Parameters: - query: Your search term - limit: Number of results (default: 10)

4. get_eurlex_document - Document Retrieval¶

Get complete document by its ID.

Parameters: - file_id: Document identifier

5. get_eurlex_stats - Database Info¶

Get statistics about the legal database.

Parameters: None

Next Steps¶

• Quick Start: Learn how to connect and make your first query
• Search Guide: Master search techniques and best practices
• Examples: See practical usage scenarios