Guides
Practical guides to MCP, AI agents, and adding document analysis to your own tools.
What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Practical Introduction for Developers
A clear, practical explainer of the Model Context Protocol (MCP): what it is, how it works, and why it matters for developers building AI agents.
How to Add a Remote MCP Server to Claude
A practical, step-by-step guide to connecting a remote MCP server to Claude, including setup, authentication, and troubleshooting tips.
Build vs. Buy: When to Build Your Own MCP Tool vs. Use an Existing One
A practical framework for deciding whether to build a custom MCP server or integrate an existing one, with real tradeoffs around time, maintenance, and control.
Document Analysis for AI Agents: Real Use Cases in Legal Tech, Real Estate, and HR
How AI agents use document analysis tools for contract review, lease abstraction, and resume screening—with practical MCP integration patterns for legal, real estate, and HR.
MCP vs. Function Calling vs. Plugins: What's the Difference?
A clear technical breakdown of MCP, function calling, and plugins—how each works, where they overlap, and when to use which for AI agents.
How to Give Your AI Agent Contract Review Capabilities Without Building It Yourself
Learn how to add contract review to your AI agent using MCP tools instead of building custom NLP pipelines, prompt chains, and red-flag detection from scratch.
Common Authentication Patterns for Remote MCP Servers
A practical breakdown of authentication patterns for remote MCP servers: API keys, OAuth 2.1, mTLS, and scoped tokens, with guidance on choosing the right one.
What Red-Flag Clauses Can AI Actually Detect in Contracts?
A practical look at which contract red-flag clauses AI can reliably catch, how detection works, and where human legal review is still essential.
MCP Servers for Legal Tech Startups: Where to Start
A practical guide for legal tech founders on adopting Model Context Protocol servers, from architecture basics to picking first use cases like document review.
How AI Agents Are Changing Document Review Workflows
How AI agents and MCP tools are reshaping document review—from manual line-by-line reading to automated summarization and red-flag detection.