ESQ Matching Engine

by @sustany · io.github.sustany/alcbar-match

Find, compare and price licensed U.S. lawyers from official licensing records. Not legal advice.

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Connection
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Tools
10 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http alcbar-match https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "alcbar-match": {
      "url": "https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

10 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • get_matching_requirementsUse first when someone asks for a lawyer but the state or type of legal matter is unclear ("I need a lawyer", "help me with my landlord"). Returns the few questions still needed (state, matter type, location, timing, bud
  • find_attorneysUse when someone wants a lawyer for a U.S. legal matter, e.g. "find an affordable tenant lawyer in Santa Ana" or "I was fired after complaining, who can help in Los Angeles". Needs state and matter type (or a short descr
  • compare_attorneysUse when the user asks to compare lawyers from find_attorneys ("which of these is a better fit?"). Compares 2 to 5 lawyers on practice fit, location, years licensed, fees, availability, data confidence and gaps. Pass mat
  • estimate_legal_costUse when the user asks what a lawyer or a type of matter will cost. Returns only published fees, confirmed quotes or sourced market figures, each labeled; says plainly when there is not enough data instead of guessing. N
  • check_attorney_availabilityUse when the user asks whether a lawyer takes new clients or can meet soon. Returns only what lawyers reported or confirmed, with last-checked time and certainty (reported, tentative, confirmed); unknown when nothing was
  • get_attorney_profileUse when the user wants details on one lawyer from a match. Returns license status with its official source and check date, private-client intake evidence, practice areas, service area, fees, availability, languages, dat
  • request_attorney_introductionUse only when the user asks to be introduced to ONE specific lawyer AND has seen that lawyer's name, the exact details to be shared and the consent text from get_attorney_profile, then said yes. Never call it on your own
  • get_referral_statusUse when the user asks what happened with an introduction. Returns lifecycle_state (recorded, queued, sent, delivered, responded, consultation_requested, consultation_confirmed, cancelled, completed, failed), whether it
  • update_matching_preferencesSave or change matching criteria (location, budget, timing, practice area, language, priorities) for this conversation. No personal contact details. Deleted automatically after 24 hours.
  • submit_matching_feedbackOptional 1-5 ratings on match relevance, lawyer responsiveness, pricing and availability accuracy, satisfaction, and whether the lawyer was hired. No case details.

Questions

What is the ESQ Matching Engine MCP server?

Find, compare and price licensed U.S. lawyers from official licensing records. Not legal advice. It is made by @sustany and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.sustany/alcbar-match. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add ESQ Matching Engine to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http alcbar-match https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp

How do I add ESQ Matching Engine to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp.

How do I add ESQ Matching Engine to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "alcbar-match": { "url": "https://match.esqcopilot.com/mcp" } } }

Does ESQ Matching Engine work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can ESQ Matching Engine do?

It gives your AI 10 tools, including get_matching_requirements, find_attorneys, compare_attorneys, estimate_legal_cost, check_attorney_availability. The full list is on this page.

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