Bankruptcy Observer FAQs

Question 1

What search parameters are available for querying cases?

Accepted Answer

You can query cases by search term (including prefix and 'contains' searches), EIN, specific case number (with optional court ID/state), NAICS code (2-4 digits), or by state. List-based queries support pagination with 'limit' and 'skip' parameters, and NAICS/state queries allow optional date range filtering on 'dateFiled'.

Question 2

What specific US business bankruptcy data can I access?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve detailed information on US business bankruptcies, including docket items, filing dates, case status, asset/liability amounts, and more. Queries support searching by term, EIN, case number, NAICS code, or state. Please note, consumer-only filings and non-US jurisdictions are not included.

Question 3

How do I get started and authenticate with the Bankruptcy Observer API?

Accepted Answer

Access requires an account and an API token, obtained after signing up on the Bankruptcy Observer product site. The token can be sent via 'Authorization: Bearer ', 'X-API-Key: ', or 'Api-Key: ' headers for both the REST API and MCP server. A 'TEST-TOKEN' is also available for integration testing.

Question 4

What is Bankruptcy Observer and how does it provide data?

Accepted Answer

Bankruptcy Observer offers programmatic access to comprehensive US business bankruptcy data from federal courts. It provides this data through both a traditional REST API and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, specifically designed for AI assistants and LLM workflows.

Question 5

Can I use Bankruptcy Observer with AI assistants and LLMs?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Bankruptcy Observer features a dedicated Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, making it ideal for seamless integration into AI assistants and Large Language Model (LLM) workflows, enabling them to query and understand bankruptcy data programmatically.

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