iManage MCP Server connects governed knowledge to the broader AI ecosystem
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work, is introducing iManage MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server—a standardized, open-protocol connection that enables any artificial intelligence (AI) systems to securely access governed iManage content without custom integrations, bulk data exports, or compromising existing security, ethical wall, and compliance controls.
According to the company, iManage MCP Server provides a single, standardized connection between the iManage platform and any AI system, whether Harvey, Legora, ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or a firm's own AI agents.
“Customers are not choosing one AI tool and stopping there. They are already experimenting with multiple AI systems, and the real challenge is connecting those tools to the knowledge that matters most without creating new governance gaps or operational complexity,” said Neil Araujo, CEO of iManage. “iManage MCP Server gives organizations a governed way to do that - enabling permission-aware access to business-critical knowledge that remains governed within iManage, while giving teams the flexibility to adopt the AI tools that make the most sense for their business.”
Key capabilities of iManage MCP Server include:
- Standardized AI connectivity - A single MCP connection replaces a growing list of custom API integrations. Because MCP is an open, vendor-neutral standard, any MCP Compatible AI system can connect once configured. Firms add, switch, or onboard new AI tools without new IT projects and without being locked into a single vendor
- Documents stay in place - Allows AI to access iManage content without bulk export of documents and negates the need for the AI tool to store a copy of the documents
- Governed and auditable access - All AI access to iManage content via MCP is authenticated, permission-bound, and fully logged, respecting existing ethical walls and access controls. IT and compliance teams can approve AI adoption with confidence; legal defensibility is maintained without additional tooling
- Richer AI, better answers - AI tools draw directly from the governed source with full context, accurate results, no data duplication
“We are already investing in AI tools across the business, but the real value comes from being able to connect those tools securely to the governed knowledge held in iManage,” said Mike Peters, information manager, RSM Australia. “The iManage MCP Server provides a practical pathway to do that without treating each AI use case as a bespoke integration project. For an organization managing sensitive client information, the ability to connect AI capabilities to permission-aware, governed content is an exciting development and aligns strongly with the modern way of working.”
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