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Complete Singapore law database — 523 Acts, 28K+ provisions from Singapore Statutes Online (sso.agc.gov.sg) with full-text search, definitions, and citation support
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# Singapore Law MCP Server
**The SSO alternative for the AI age.**
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Query **523 Singapore Acts** -- from the Personal Data Protection Act and Cybersecurity Act to the Companies Act, Computer Misuse Act, and more -- directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.
If you're building legal tech, compliance tools, or doing Singapore legal research, this is your verified reference database.
Built by [Ansvar Systems](https://ansvar.eu) -- Stockholm, Sweden
## Why This Exists
Singapore legal research is scattered across Singapore Statutes Online (SSO), the Attorney-General's Chambers, and LawNet. Whether you're:
- A **lawyer** validating citations in a brief or contract under Singapore law
- A **compliance officer** checking PDPA obligations for data processing in Singapore
- A **legal tech developer** building tools on Singapore legislation
- A **researcher** tracing legislative amendments across the revised edition
...you shouldn't need dozens of browser tabs and manual PDF cross-referencing. Ask Claude. Get the exact provision. With context.
This MCP server makes Singapore law **searchable, cross-referenceable, and AI-readable**.
## Quick Start
### Use Remotely (No Install Needed)
> Connect directly to the hosted version -- zero dependencies, nothing to install.
**Endpoint:** `https://singapore-law-mcp.vercel.app/mcp`
| Client | How to Connect |
|--------|---------------|
| **Claude.ai** | Settings > Connectors > Add Integration > paste URL |
| **Claude Code** | `claude mcp add singapore-law --transport http https://singapore-law-mcp.vercel.app/mcp` |
| **Claude Desktop** | Add to config (see below) |
| **GitHub Copilot** | Add to VS Code settings (see below) |
**Claude Desktop** -- add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"singapore-law": {
"type": "url",
"url": "https://singapore-law-mcp.vercel.app/mcp"
}
}
}
```
**GitHub Copilot** -- add to VS Code `settings.json`:
```json
{
"github.copilot.chat.mcp.servers": {
"singapore-law": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://singapore-law-mcp.vercel.app/mcp"
}
}
}
```
### Use Locally (npm)
```bash
npx @ansvar/singapore-law-mcp
```
**Claude Desktop** -- add to `claude_desktop_config.json`:
**macOS:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows:** `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"singapore-law": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@ansvar/singapore-law-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
**Cursor / VS Code:**
```json
{
"mcp.servers": {
"singapore-law": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@ansvar/singapore-law-mcp"]
}
}
}
```
## Example Queries
Once connected, just ask naturally:
- *"What does the PDPA say about data portability?"*
- *"Find provisions about cybersecurity in the Cybersecurity Act 2018"*
- *"Is the Computer Misuse Act still in force?"*
- *"What does the Companies Act say about directors' duties?"*
- *"Search for data breach notification requirements under PDPA"*
- *"What are the penalties under the Spam Control Act?"*
- *"Validate this legal citation"*
- *"Build a legal stance on electronic transactions in Singapore"*
## Key Legislation Covered
| Act | Year | Significance |
|-----|------|-------------|
| **Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)** | 2012 (amended 2020) | Comprehensive data protection law; mandatory data breach notification since 1 February 2021; significant fines up to S$1 million per breach |
| **Cybersecurity Act** | 2018 | Framework for protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII); establishes the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) |
| **Computer Misuse Act** | 1993 (amended) | Criminalises unauthorised access to computer material, computer service, and cyberattacks |
| **Electronic Transactions Act** | 2010 | Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures |
| **Companies Act** | 1967 (revised) | Corporate governance, registration, directors' duties |
| **Spam Control Act** | 2007 | Regulation of unsolicited commercial electronic messages |
| **Constitution of the Republic of Singapore** | 1963 | Supreme law; Article 9 protects liberty of the person |
## Deployment Tier
**SMALL** -- Single tier, bundled SQLite database shipped with the npm package.
**Estimated database size:** ~80-150 MB (full corpus of Singapore federal legislation)
## Available Tools (13)
### Core Legal Research Tools (8)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `search_legislation` | FTS5 full-text search across all provisions with BM25 ranking |
| `get_provision` | Retrieve specific provision by statute + chapter/section |
| `check_currency` | Check if statute is in force, amended, or repealed |
| `validate_citation` | Validate citation against database (zero-hallucination check) |
| `build_legal_stance` | Aggregate citations from statutes for a legal topic |
| `format_citation` | Format citations per Singapore conventions (full/short/pinpoint) |
| `list_sources` | List all available statutes with metadata |
| `about` | Server info, capabilities, and coverage summary |
### EU/International Law Integration Tools (5)
| Tool | Description |
|------|-------------|
| `get_eu_basis` | Get EU directives/regulations for Singapore statute |
| `get_singapore_implementations` | Find Singapore laws implementing EU act |
| `search_eu_implementations` | Search EU documents with Singapore implementation counts |
| `get_provision_eu_basis` | Get EU law references for specific provision |
| `validate_eu_compliance` | Check implementation status of EU directives |
## Why This Works
**Verbatim Source Text (No LLM Processing):**
- All statute text is ingested from official Singapore government 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 statute identifier + chapter/section
- Cross-references help navigate without loading everything at once
**Technical Architecture:**
```
Official Sources --> Parse --> SQLite --> FTS5 snippet() --> MCP response
^ ^
Provision parser Verbatim database query
```
### Traditional Research vs. This MCP
| Traditional Approach | This MCP Server |
|---------------------|-----------------|
| Search official databases by statute number | Search by plain language |
| Navigate multi-chapter statutes manually | Get the exact provision with context |
| Manual cross-referencing between laws | `build_legal_stance` aggregates across sources |
| "Is this statute still in force?" --> check manually | `check_currency` tool --> answer in seconds |
| Find EU basis --> dig through EUR-Lex | `get_eu_basis` --> linked EU directives instantly |
| No API, no integration | MCP protocol --> AI-native |
## Data Sources & Freshness
All content is sourced from authoritative Singapore legal databases:
- **[Singapore Statutes Online](https://sso.agc.gov.sg)** -- Official Singapore government legal database
**Verified data only** -- every citation is validated against official sources. Zero LLM-generated content.
## Security
This project uses multiple layers of automated security scanning:
| Scanner | What It Does | Schedule |
|---------|-------------|----------|
| **CodeQL** | Static analysis for security vulnerabilities | Weekly + PRs |
| **Semgrep** | SAST scanning (OWASP top 10, secrets, TypeScript) | Every push |
| **Gitleaks** | Secret detection across git history | Every push |
| **Trivy** | CVE scanning on filesystem and npm dependencies | Daily |
| **Socket.dev** | Supply chain attack detection | PRs |
| **Dependabot** | Automated dependency updates | Weekly |
See [SECURITY.md](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 Singapore government publications. However:
> - This is a **research tool**, not a substitute for professional legal counsel
> - **Court case coverage is limited** -- do not rely solely on this for case law research
> - **Verify critical citations** against primary sources for court filings
> - **EU cross-references** are extracted from statute text, not EUR-Lex full text
**Before using professionally, read:** [DISCLAIMER.md](DISCLAIMER.md) | [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md)
### Client Confidentiality
Queries go through the Claude API. For privileged or confidential matters, use on-premise deployment.
## Development
### Setup
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/Singapore-law-mcp
cd Singapore-law-mcp
npm install
npm run build
npm test
```
### Running Locally
```bash
npm run dev # Start MCP server
npx @anthropic/mcp-inspector node dist/index.js # Test with MCP Inspector
```
## Related Projects: Complete Compliance Suite
This server is part of **Ansvar's Compliance Suite** -- MCP servers that work together for end-to-end compliance coverage:
### [@ansvar/eu-regulations-mcp](https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/EU_compliance_MCP)
**Query 49 EU regulations directly from Claude** -- GDPR, AI Act, DORA, NIS2, MiFID II, eIDAS, and more. Full regulatory text with article-level search. `npx @ansvar/eu-regulations-mcp`
### [@ansvar/us-regulations-mcp](https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/US_Compliance_MCP)
**Query US federal and state compliance laws** -- HIPAA, CCPA, SOX, GLBA, FERPA, and more. `npx @ansvar/us-regulations-mcp`
### [@ansvar/security-controls-mcp](https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/security-controls-mcp)
**Query 261 security frameworks** -- ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, CIS Controls, SCF, and more. `npx @ansvar/security-controls-mcp`
### [@ansvar/automotive-cybersecurity-mcp](https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/Automotive-MCP)
**Query UNECE R155/R156 and ISO 21434** -- Automotive cybersecurity compliance. `npx @ansvar/automotive-cybersecurity-mcp`
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## Contributing
Contributions welcome! See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.
Priority areas:
- Court case law expansion
- EU cross-reference improvements
- Historical statute versions and amendment tracking
- Additional statutory instruments and regulations
## Roadmap
- [x] Core statute database with FTS5 search
- [x] EU/international law cross-references
- [x] Vercel Streamable HTTP deployment
- [x] npm package publication
- [ ] Court case law expansion
- [ ] Historical statute versions (amendment tracking)
- [ ] Preparatory works / explanatory memoranda
- [ ] Lower court and tribunal decisions
## Citation
If you use this MCP server in academic research:
```bibtex
@software{singapore_law_mcp_2025,
author = {Ansvar Systems AB},
title = {Singapore Law MCP Server: AI-Powered Legal Research Tool},
year = {2025},
url = {https://github.com/Ansvar-Systems/Singapore-law-mcp},
note = {Singapore legal database with full-text search and EU cross-references}
}
```
## License
Apache License 2.0. See [LICENSE](./LICENSE) for details.
### Data Licenses
- **Statutes & Legislation:** Singapore Government (Singapore Open Data Licence)
- **EU Metadata:** EUR-Lex (EU public domain)
## About Ansvar Systems
We build AI-accelerated compliance and legal research tools for the global market. This MCP server started as our internal reference tool -- turns out everyone building compliance tools has the same research frustrations.
So we're open-sourcing it.
**[ansvar.eu](https://ansvar.eu)** -- Stockholm, Sweden
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<sub>Built with care in Stockholm, Sweden</sub>
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