Bankruptcy Observer

Search US business bankruptcy cases by debtor name. FREE (exact/prefix, no *): limited fields, no auth. Use *term for contains (paid). Optional court filter.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "search_term": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Debtor name (prefix or *contains)"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Max results (1-100). Default 25."
    },
    "skip": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Offset for paging."
    },
    "court_id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "2-letter state to filter court name."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

Look up case by debtor EIN. Paid (full data + optional last filing date). live_update (subscribers) triggers one-time source refresh.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "debtor_ein": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "include_last_filing": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Include lastFilingDate from docket (slower)."
    },
    "live_update": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "One-time refresh from source (subscribers only)."
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "debtor_ein"
  ]
}

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.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "short_case_number": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "court_id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "live_update": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "short_case_number"
  ]
}

Cases by industry label or key (Hotels, Retail, real-estate, etc.). Paid.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "industry": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "start_date": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "end_date": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "industry"
  ]
}

Cases by NAICS (2-4 digits). Paid.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "naics": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "start_date": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "end_date": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "naics"
  ]
}

Cases by debtor state (2-letter). Paid.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "state": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "start_date": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "end_date": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "state"
  ]
}

Cases filed in date range on dateFiled. Omitting both dates defaults to yesterday. Paid.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "start_date": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "YYYY-MM-DD"
    },
    "end_date": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

Docket entries for a case, ordered by itemNumber ascending. Each entry includes the full PACER itemText (never sliced) and 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). Optional docket_id, item_number, or item_from/item_to to fetch specific entries. Single Case plan: monitored cases only. limit max 50 (default 25); pass skip (or offset, or 1-based page) to walk past the first block. A page may contain fewer than limit entries so every caption stays complete for MCP clients. Response includes total, skip, limit, returned, and has_more. Optional live_update refreshes from court sources first. Subscribers only.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Case simpleName (e.g. 1251-pacific-st-llc)."
    },
    "case_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Short or full case number (e.g. 26-42901 or 1-26-42901); use court_state to disambiguate."
    },
    "short_case_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Alias for case_number."
    },
    "court_id": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "docket_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Return only this docket entry (40-character hex hash). Full itemText."
    },
    "item_number": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Return only this docket item number. Full itemText."
    },
    "item_from": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Filter to items with itemNumber >= this value."
    },
    "item_to": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Filter to items with itemNumber <= this value."
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Max entries to return (default 25, max 50). Combine with skip to walk the full docket. itemText is never cut; a page may return fewer than this when captions are long."
    },
    "skip": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Number of entries to skip before returning results (default 0). Example: limit=50, skip=50 returns items 51–100."
    },
    "offset": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Alias for skip."
    },
    "page": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "1-based page number; equivalent to skip=(page-1)*limit. Ignored if skip or offset is set."
    },
    "live_update": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Case simpleName (e.g. SILVER-AIRWAYS)."
    },
    "case_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "7-digit short case number (e.g. 26-10543); use court_state to disambiguate."
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "2-letter state to disambiguate case_number."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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. Cost is $0 if already purchased, or if the PDF is already in our library and the plan has flagFreeLibrary. Free-page allowances (if any) come from plan limitDocuments and apply to billable pulls. Returns page_count, chargeable_pages, cost, plan_limit_documents, pages_used_this_period, free_pages_remaining, document_in_library, and already_owned.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "docket_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Preferred: docket entry id (40-character hex hash) from get_docket_entries_tool or get_recent_developments_tool."
    },
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Legacy/alternate: case simpleName (e.g. 1251-pacific-st). Use with item_number when docket_id is unavailable."
    },
    "item_number": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Legacy/alternate: docket item number (e.g. 1 for the petition). Use with simple_name."
    },
    "accept_charge": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Optional. Omit or false for cost preview only. true after the user explicitly approves the previewed cost."
    },
    "download": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Optional legacy alias for accept_charge:true (some connectors cannot pass accept_charge)."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "docket_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Preferred: docket entry id (40-character hex hash) from get_docket_entries_tool or get_recent_developments_tool."
    },
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Legacy/alternate: case simpleName (e.g. 1251-pacific-st). Use with item_number when docket_id is unavailable."
    },
    "item_number": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Legacy/alternate: docket item number (e.g. 1 for the petition). Use with simple_name."
    },
    "accept_charge": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Optional. Omit or false for cost preview only. true after the user explicitly approves the previewed cost."
    },
    "download": {
      "type": "boolean",
      "description": "Optional legacy alias for accept_charge:true (some connectors cannot pass accept_charge)."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {},
  "required": []
}

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.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Case simpleName (e.g. SILVER-AIRWAYS)."
    },
    "case_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "7-digit short case number alternative to simple_name."
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "2-letter state to disambiguate case_number."
    },
    "court_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional court id to disambiguate case_number."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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 plan: monitored cases only. Full Access: any case. Subscribers only.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Case simpleName."
    },
    "case_number": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "7-digit short case number alternative."
    },
    "court_state": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "2-letter state to disambiguate case_number."
    },
    "court_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional court id to disambiguate case_number."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

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, full itemText (never sliced), and counts. A page may contain fewer than limit entries so every caption stays complete. Subscribers only.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "simple_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional case simpleName; omit for all monitored cases."
    },
    "since_date": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "YYYY-MM-DD; default 7 days ago."
    },
    "limit": {
      "type": "integer",
      "description": "Max entries (default 100, max 250)."
    }
  },
  "required": []
}

List available BKO subscription plans (sourced from VwSubscriptions where service = BKO) with current pricing and agent tiers. No auth required.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {},
  "required": []
}

Get Stripe checkout URL for a plan. No auth required. Pass plan_id (from list_plans_tool) and optional email.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "plan_id": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Plan id or stripe price id from list_plans_tool"
    },
    "email": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional email to prefill on Stripe checkout"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "plan_id"
  ]
}

Check your MCP subscription status and remaining quota. Uses credentials from the request if api_key omitted.

{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "api_key": {
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": []
}