Estonian Law Mcp

eu.ansvarPublished by ansvar.euv1.0.0Updated Oct 24, 2026

Estonian legislation via MCP — full-text search across statutes and provisions

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Overview

AI-generated overview

Lets an assistant search Estonian statutes and provisions, retrieve exact text, and check whether a law is in force.

What you can do
Provides full-text search across roughly 1,602 Estonian statutes and 63,624 provisions, with tools to retrieve a specific provision by statute abbreviation and paragraph, check whether a statute is in force, amended or repealed, and validate a citation against the database. Additional tools aggregate citations across statutes for a legal topic, format citations in Estonian conventions, and link Estonian statutes and provisions to the EU directives and regulations they implement.
When to use it
Useful for Estonian legal research, compliance checks, and legal-tech work where an assistant needs to find or verify provisions of Estonian law and their EU basis. The README states it is a research tool, not legal advice, and that court case coverage is not included in the free tier.
Requirements
The manifest declares a local stdio process installed from the npm package @ansvar/estonian-law-mcp, with no environment variables, headers or authentication declared. The README instead describes connecting to a hosted gateway endpoint over HTTP with an OAuth signup, and notes the pre-built corpus is not in the repository, so self-hosting requires running the project's own ingestion script.
Before you install
The README states queries go through the Claude API and that privileged or confidential matters should use on-premise deployment. It also warns that the tool is not legal advice, that court case coverage is absent from the free tier, that critical citations should be verified against primary sources, and that EU cross-references are not a complete implementation mapping. The hosted gateway binds a client to an account, and tier determines quota and which downstream servers are reachable.

Installation

In SourceWeft

  1. Open Estonian Law Mcp in the dashboard and add it to a workspace.
  2. Enable the server for the chats that should use its tools.

Desktop only via STDIO. STDIO servers start a local process, so they need the SourceWeft desktop host.

Other MCP clients

Follow the launch instructions in the repository.

README

Estonian Law MCP Server

The Estonian law corpus is now served through the Ansvar Gateway. Connect your AI assistant (Claude, Copilot, Cursor, custom MCP client) to https://gateway.ansvar.eu/mcp — one OAuth connection, free tier available, covering this corpus plus EU regulations, national law across dozens of audited jurisdictions (Europe + the US), and CVE/security intelligence, every result with a verbatim source citation. Start at https://ansvar.eu/docs/quickstart

Connect

Claude Code (one line):

bash
claude mcp add ansvar --transport http https://gateway.ansvar.eu/mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor — add to claude_desktop_config.json (or mcp.json):

json
{  "mcpServers": {    "ansvar": {      "type": "url",      "url": "https://gateway.ansvar.eu/mcp"    }  }}

Claude.ai — Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector → paste https://gateway.ansvar.eu/mcp

First request opens an OAuth signup flow (setup details: ansvar.eu/docs/quickstart). After signup, your client is bound to your account; tier (free / premium / team / company) determines fan-out, quota, and which downstream MCPs are reachable.


Self-host this MCP

You can also clone this repo and build the corpus yourself. The schema, fetcher, and tool implementations all live here. What is not in the repo is the pre-built database — TDM and standards-licensing constraints on the upstream sources mean we host the corpus on Ansvar infrastructure rather than redistribute it as a public artifact.

Build your own: run this repo's ingestion script (entry-point varies per repo — typically scripts/ingest.sh, npm run ingest, or make ingest; check the repo root).

The Riigi Teataja alternative for the AI age.

[MCP Registry] [License] [GitHub stars] [CI] [Daily Data Check] [Database] [Provisions]

Query 1,602 Estonian statutes — from the Isikuandmete kaitse seadus (IKS) and the Karistusseadustik to the Tsiviilseadustiku üldosa seadus, Küberturvalisuse seadus, and more — directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

If you're building legal tech, compliance tools, or doing Estonian legal research, this is your verified reference database.

Built by Ansvar Systems -- Stockholm, Sweden


Why This Exists

Estonian legal research is concentrated in the Riigi Teataja — Estonia's model e-governance platform — but navigating 1,602 seadused across Estonian and cross-referencing with EUR-Lex remains manual work. Whether you're:

  • A lawyer validating citations in a brief or leping
  • A compliance officer checking obligations under IKS or the Küberturvalisuse seadus
  • A legal tech developer building tools on Estonian law
  • A researcher tracing legislative history from eelnõu to seadus

...you shouldn't need a dozen browser tabs and manual cross-referencing. Ask Claude. Get the exact provision. With context.

This MCP server makes Estonian law searchable, cross-referenceable, and AI-readable.


Example Queries

Once connected, just ask naturally (päringud toimivad eesti keeles või inglise keeles):

  • "Mida ütleb isikuandmete kaitse seaduse (IKS) § 6 isikuandmete töötlemise põhimõtete kohta?"
  • "Otsida 'isikuandmete kaitse' Eesti õigusaktidest"
  • "Kas isikuandmete kaitse seadus (RT I, 04.01.2019, 11) on endiselt jõus?"
  • "Millised on Karistusseadustiku sätted arvutikuritegude kohta?"
  • "Millised Eesti seadused rakendavad NIS2 direktiivi?"
  • "Otsida e-allkirja sätteid elektroonilise identimise ja e-tehingute usaldusteenuste seadusest"
  • "Find provisions about data breach notification in Estonian law"
  • "Validate the citation 'IKS § 6'"

What's Included

CategoryCountDetails
Statutes1,602 seadustComprehensive Estonian legislation from Riigi Teataja
Provisions63,624 paragrahviFull-text searchable with FTS5
Premium: Case law0 (free tier)Riigikohus and circuit court decisions planned
Premium: Preparatory works163,383 documentsSeaduseelnõud and seletuskirjad
Premium: Agency guidance0 (free tier)Andmekaitse Inspektsioon guidance planned
Database Size~116 MBOptimized SQLite, portable
Daily UpdatesAutomatedFreshness checks against Riigi Teataja

Verified data only — every citation is validated against official sources (riigiteataja.ee). Zero LLM-generated content.


Why This Works

Verbatim Source Text (No LLM Processing):

  • All statute text is ingested from Riigi Teataja (riigiteataja.ee) official sources
  • Provisions are returned unchanged from SQLite FTS5 database rows
  • Zero LLM summarization or paraphrasing — the database contains regulation text, not AI interpretations

Smart Context Management:

  • Search returns ranked provisions with BM25 scoring (safe for context)
  • Provision retrieval gives exact text by seadus abbreviation + paragraph number
  • Cross-references help navigate without loading everything at once

Technical Architecture:

Riigi Teataja API → Parse → SQLite → FTS5 snippet() → MCP response                      ↑                     ↑               Provision parser       Verbatim database query

Traditional Research vs. This MCP

Traditional ApproachThis MCP Server
Search Riigi Teataja by seaduse nimetusSearch by plain Estonian: "isikuandmete töötlemine nõusolek"
Navigate multi-chapter seadused manuallyGet the exact provision with context
Manual cross-referencing between seadusedbuild_legal_stance aggregates across sources
"Kas see seadus on jõus?" → check manuallycheck_currency tool → answer in seconds
Find EU basis → dig through EUR-Lexget_eu_basis → linked EU directives instantly
No API, no integrationMCP protocol → AI-native

Traditional: Search Riigi Teataja → Download PDF → Ctrl+F → Cross-reference with EUR-Lex → Check AKI guidance → Repeat

This MCP: "Mis on IKS § 6 Euroopa õiguslik alus isikuandmete töötlemise põhimõtete kohta?" → Done.


Available Tools (13)

Core Legal Research Tools (8)

ToolDescription
search_legislationFTS5 full-text search across 63,624 paragrahvi with BM25 ranking. Supports quoted phrases, boolean operators, prefix wildcards
get_provisionRetrieve specific provision by seadus abbreviation + paragraph (e.g., "IKS" + "§ 6")
check_currencyCheck if a statute is in force (jõus/kehtetud), amended, or repealed
validate_citationValidate citation against database — zero-hallucination check. Supports "IKS § 6", "KarS § 206"
build_legal_stanceAggregate citations from multiple seadused for a legal topic
format_citationFormat citations per Estonian conventions (full/short/pinpoint)
list_sourcesList all available statutes with metadata, coverage scope, and data provenance
aboutServer info, capabilities, dataset statistics, and coverage summary

EU Law Integration Tools (5)

ToolDescription
get_eu_basisGet EU directives/regulations underlying an Estonian statute
get_estonian_implementationsFind Estonian laws implementing a specific EU act
search_eu_implementationsSearch EU documents with Estonian implementation counts
get_provision_eu_basisGet EU law references for a specific provision
validate_eu_complianceCheck implementation status of Estonian statutes against EU directives

EU Law Integration

Estonia is an EU member state (since 2004) and a digital governance pioneer. Estonian e-governance and digital identity legislation directly shaped EU instruments like eIDAS, making Estonia unique as both an implementer and an originator of EU digital law.

MetricValue
EU Member StateYes — since 1 May 2004
EurozoneYes — since 1 January 2011
EU ReferencesCross-references linking Estonian statutes to EU law
Directives transposedGDPR, NIS2, DORA, eIDAS, AI Act, PSD2, AML directives, and more
EUR-Lex IntegrationAutomated metadata fetching
e-GovernanceEstonian digital ID legislation helped define eIDAS standards

Key Estonian EU Implementations

  • Isikuandmete kaitse seadus (IKS) — GDPR national implementation (isikuandmete kaitse)
  • Küberturvalisuse seadus — Cybersecurity Act (NIS Directive transposition)
  • E-identimise ja e-tehingute usaldusteenuste seadus — eIDAS transposition
  • Makseasutuste ja e-raha asutuste seadus — PSD2 transposition

See EU_INTEGRATION_GUIDE.md for detailed documentation.


Data Sources & Freshness

All content is sourced from authoritative Estonian legal databases:

  • Riigi Teataja — Official State Gazette of Estonia (Eesti ametlik väljaanne)
  • EUR-Lex — Official EU law database (metadata only)

Data Provenance

FieldValue
AuthorityRiigi Teataja (Estonian State Gazette)
Retrieval methodRiigi Teataja official open data API
LanguageEstonian
LicensePublic domain (avalik teave)
Coverage1,602 statutes, 63,624 provisions
Last ingested2026-02-28

Automated Freshness Checks (Daily)

A daily GitHub Actions workflow monitors Riigi Teataja for changes:

CheckMethod
Statute amendmentsRiigi Teataja date comparison across 1,602 statutes
New statutesRiigi Teataja new publication monitoring
Repealed statutesKehtetud/jõus status change detection
EU reference stalenessGit commit timestamps — flagged if >90 days old

Verified data only — every citation is validated against official sources. Zero LLM-generated content.


Security

This project uses multiple layers of automated security scanning:

ScannerWhat It DoesSchedule
CodeQLStatic analysis for security vulnerabilitiesWeekly + PRs
SemgrepSAST scanning (OWASP top 10, secrets, TypeScript)Every push
GitleaksSecret detection across git historyEvery push
TrivyCVE scanning on filesystem and npm dependenciesDaily
Docker SecurityContainer image scanning + SBOM generationDaily
Socket.devSupply chain attack detectionPRs
OSSF ScorecardOpenSSF best practices scoringWeekly
DependabotAutomated dependency updatesWeekly

See SECURITY.md for the full policy and vulnerability reporting.


Important Disclaimers

Legal Advice

THIS TOOL IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE

Statute text is sourced from official Riigi Teataja publications. However:

  • This is a research tool, not a substitute for professional legal counsel
  • Court case coverage is not included in the free tier — do not rely solely on this for kohtupraktika research
  • Verify critical citations against primary sources (Riigi Teataja) for court filings
  • EU cross-references are extracted from statute text and EUR-Lex metadata, not a complete implementation mapping

Before using professionally, read: DISCLAIMER.md | PRIVACY.md

Client Confidentiality

Queries go through the Claude API. For privileged or confidential matters, use on-premise deployment. See PRIVACY.md for guidance consistent with Eesti Advokatuur (Estonian Bar Association) professional conduct standards.


Development

Setup

bash
git clone https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/Estonian-law-mcpcd Estonian-law-mcpnpm installnpm run buildnpm test

Running Locally

bash
npm run dev                                       # Start MCP servernpx @anthropic/mcp-inspector node dist/index.js   # Test with MCP Inspector

Data Management

bash
npm run ingest           # Ingest seadused from Riigi Teatajanpm run build:db         # Rebuild SQLite databasenpm run drift:detect     # Run drift detection against anchorsnpm run check-updates    # Check for amendments

Performance

  • Search Speed: <100ms for most FTS5 queries
  • Database Size: ~116 MB (efficient, portable)
  • Reliability: 100% ingestion success rate

More Ansvar MCPs

Full fleet coverage at ansvar.eu/coverage.

Contributing

Contributions welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Priority areas:

  • Court case law expansion (Riigikohus, ringkonnakohtud)
  • EU cross-reference expansion
  • Historical statute versions and amendment tracking
  • Andmekaitse Inspektsioon guidance documents
  • RIA (Riigi Infosüsteemi Amet) cybersecurity guidance

Roadmap

  • Core statute database with FTS5 search (1,602 statutes, 63,624 provisions)

  • EU law integration with bi-directional lookup

  • Premium preparatory works dataset (163,383 documents)

  • Vercel Streamable HTTP deployment

  • Kohtupraktika (court case law) expansion — Riigikohus and ringkonnakohtud

  • Historical statute versions (amendment tracking)

  • Andmekaitse Inspektsioon guidance documents

  • RIA cybersecurity guidance and notices


Citation

If you use this MCP server in academic research:

bibtex
@software{estonian_law_mcp_2026,  author = {Ansvar Systems AB},  title = {Estonian Law MCP Server: AI-Powered Legal Research Tool},  year = {2026},  url = {https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/Estonian-law-mcp},  note = {1,602 Estonian statutes with 63,624 provisions and EU law cross-references}}

License

Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE for details.

Data Licenses

  • Statutes & Legislation: Riigi Teataja (public domain — avalik teave)
  • EU Metadata: EUR-Lex (EU public domain)

About Ansvar Systems

We build AI-accelerated compliance and legal research tools for the European market. Estonia's leadership in digital governance — from e-residency to blockchain-secured public records — makes it a natural fit for our AI-native legal research tools.

So we're open-sourcing it. Navigating 1,602 seadused and 63,624 provisions shouldn't require a law degree.

ansvar.eu -- Stockholm, Sweden


Built with care in Stockholm, Sweden

Source: README.md at commit 7e29f6c

Tools

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Version history

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  1. v1.0.0LatestSep 16, 2026

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