Clio MCP by usefulapi
Read Clio matters, contacts, time, tasks, calendar and bills; add matters, time entries, notes.
What it does
Clio MCP by usefulapi is an MCP server, a connector that lets an AI assistant use it as a tool. It is hosted: an assistant connects to it over the internet, nothing to install.
From the publisher's description, Electra Index matched it to one capability: calendar management. That makes it a candidate for tasks such as plan a content calendar or book appointments online.
Facts come from the Official MCP Registry, as declared by the publisher. Capabilities are matched automatically (low confidence) and are not a test of the tool.
At a glance
How to connect
As declared in the Official MCP Registry · hosted endpoint tested by Electra Index 3h ago (live check)Hosted endpoint
https://clio.usefulapi.io/mcpstreamable-http
In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http clio-mcp-by-usefulapi https://clio.usefulapi.io/mcp
MCP settings (Claude Desktop, Cursor and other MCP clients)
{
"mcpServers": {
"clio-mcp-by-usefulapi": {
"url": "https://clio.usefulapi.io/mcp"
}
}
}Live check
Electra Index connected to the hosted endpoint 3h agoONLINE Clio MCP by usefulapi answered an MCP connection on 23 Oct 2026 and introduced itself as clio-mcp 1.0.0 (MCP protocol 2025-06-18).
20 tools offered to AI assistants
clio_who_am_i· Fetch the Clio user this access token belongs to — name, email, subscription type, time zone and default_calendar_id (needed to create calendar entries). A cheap way to confirm the token and region are right. Clio: GET /users/who_am_i.json.clio_list_users· List the firm's Clio users (attorneys and staff) — use their ids for responsible attorneys, time entries and task assignees. Clio: GET /users.json.clio_list_matters· Search and list matters (the firm's cases) with their client, practice area, responsible attorney and status. `query` wildcard-matches matter number or description and the client's name. Clio: GET /matters.json.clio_get_matter· Fetch a single matter by id, with its client, practice area, stage and attorneys. Clio: GET /matters/{id}.json.clio_list_contacts· Search and list contacts — clients, prospective clients, companies, opposing parties and co-counsel. `query` wildcard-matches name, email, phone, address and more. Clio: GET /contacts.json.clio_get_contact· Fetch a single contact by id with all email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses and web sites. Clio: GET /contacts/{id}.json.clio_list_activities· List activities — time entries, expense entries and fixed fees — with hours, rate, total and billing status. Filter by matter, user, type, status or date range. `quantity` is in seconds; `quantity_in_hours` is hours. Clio: GET /activities.jclio_list_tasks· List tasks with status, priority, due date, matter and assignee. Filter by matter, assignee, status, priority or a due-date range — e.g. what is due this week. Clio: GET /tasks.json.clio_list_calendar_entries· List calendar entries (hearings, meetings, deadlines) in a time window, optionally for one matter or calendar. Set expanded=true to get each occurrence of recurring events. Clio: GET /calendar_entries.json.clio_list_bills· List bills (invoices) with state, totals, amount due and dates. Filter by client, matter, state, overdue, or issue/due date. Clio: GET /bills.json.clio_get_bill· Fetch a single bill by id with its state, totals, balance, client and matters. Clio: GET /bills/{id}.json.clio_list_documents· List documents (metadata only: name, file name, type, size, category, dates) for a matter, a contact or a folder, or search them by name. Clio: GET /documents.json.
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clio_list_notes· List notes on a matter or a contact, with subject, body, date and author. Clio requires type; narrow to one matter or contact with matter_id or contact_id. Clio: GET /notes.json.clio_create_contact· WRITE: Create a contact — a person (give first_name and/or last_name) or a company (give name) — optionally with an email address and phone number. Clio: POST /contacts.json.clio_create_matter· WRITE: Open a new matter for an existing client contact. Requires the client's contact id and a description. Clio: POST /matters.json.clio_create_time_entry· WRITE: Record billable (or non-billable) time on a matter. Give hours as a decimal (1.5 = 90 minutes); it is sent to Clio as seconds. If price (hourly rate) is omitted Clio applies the firm's rate hierarchy; if user_id is omitted it recordsclio_create_task· WRITE: Create a task and assign it to a firm user or a contact, optionally on a matter with a due date and priority. Clio: POST /tasks.json.clio_update_task· WRITE: Update a task — mark it complete, change its status, due date, priority, name or description, or reassign it. Only the fields given are changed. Clio: PATCH /tasks/{id}.json.clio_create_note· WRITE: Add a note to a matter (type Matter + matter_id) or to a contact (type Contact + contact_id). Clio: POST /notes.json.clio_create_calendar_entry· WRITE: Put an event on a Clio calendar — a hearing, meeting or deadline — optionally linked to a matter. calendar_id is the calendar to put it on (the token user's own is default_calendar_id from clio_who_am_i). Clio: POST /calendar_entries
What "online" means: the server answered an MCP connection at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of security, quality or continuous uptime. How we test: we open an MCP session and ask for the tool list, as an AI assistant would. We never run a tool and never send a key. Checked every few days. Method
Is this your server? Monitoring Pro: a check every 30 minutes and an email within the hour when it stops answering. Launch offer: $39.99 once, for life.
Tasks it helps with
Share of each task's required capabilities it covers| Plan a content calendar Calendar Management | 50% |
| Book appointments online Calendar Management | 50% |
| Book travel Calendar Management | 50% |
| Schedule meetings Calendar Management | 50% |
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Facts & evidence
Each fact shows where it was seen and when.| Fact | Value | Evidence | Source | Last confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosted endpoint | https://clio.usefulapi.io/mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Local install (package) | no | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Remote access (hosted) | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Website | https://usefulapi.io/clio/ | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Repository | https://github.com/m190/usefulapi-mcp | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Registry status | active | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| Version | 1.0.0 | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
| MCP server | yes | DECLARED | SRC-001 Official MCP Registry | 2h ago |
Change history
- NEW23 Oct 2026first seen in the index
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How do I connect Clio MCP by usefulapi?
Use the hosted endpoint https://clio.usefulapi.io/mcp in your assistant's MCP settings. The exact settings are in "How to connect" above, as declared in the Official MCP Registry.
What tools does Clio MCP by usefulapi offer?
When Electra Index connected on 23 Oct 2026, it listed 20 tools: clio_who_am_i, clio_list_users, clio_list_matters, clio_get_matter, clio_list_contacts, clio_get_contact, clio_list_activities, clio_list_tasks and more. The full list is in "Live check" above.
Is Clio MCP by usefulapi online?
Yes. Its hosted endpoint answered an MCP connection from Electra Index 3h ago.
What can I use Clio MCP by usefulapi for?
Based on its description, it is most relevant to: plan a content calendar, book appointments online, book travel, schedule meetings.