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Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.case.dev/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

We automatically search, analyze, and synthesize information into a detailed report.
Endpoint
POST /search/v1/research

curl -X POST https://api.case.dev/search/v1/research \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_case_YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "instructions": "Research HIPAA enforcement actions in 2024",
    "model": "pro"
  }'
Response
{
  "researchId": "res_abc123xyz",
  "status": "processing",
  "model": "pro"
}

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Get results

curl https://api.case.dev/search/v1/research/res_abc123xyz \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_case_YOUR_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "researchId": "res_abc123xyz",
  "status": "completed",
  "report": "## HIPAA Enforcement in 2024\n\n### Overview\nThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly increased enforcement...\n\n### Key Findings\n1. **Increased Penalties**: Average penalties rose 45%...\n\n### Notable Cases\n- **Healthcare Provider X**: $2.3M penalty for...",
  "sources": [
    {
      "url": "https://hhs.gov/hipaa/enforcement-2024",
      "title": "OCR Enforcement Actions 2024"
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {
    "searchesPerformed": 12,
    "sourcesAnalyzed": 47,
    "processingTimeMs": 45000
  }
}

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Parameters

ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
instructionsstringRequiredResearch question/instructions
modelstringnormalResearch depth (see below)
outputSchemaobject—JSON schema for structured output

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Research models

ModelDepthSpeedUse case
fastBasic~30 secQuick fact-checking
normalGood~2 minStandard research
proBest~5 minComplex legal research

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Examples

casedev search:v1 research \
  --instructions "Research recent developments in non-compete agreement enforceability across US states, focusing on 2024 legislation and court decisions." \
  --model pro

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Due diligence

casedev search:v1 research \
  --instructions "Research Acme Corporation litigation history over the past 5 years, including settlements, verdicts, and ongoing cases." \
  --model pro

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Structured output

casedev search:v1 research \
  --instructions "Research the top 5 law firms specializing in patent litigation" \
  --model normal
Tip: Be specific in your instructions. “Research HIPAA enforcement in 2024” produces better results than “Tell me about HIPAA.”
Web data only. For comprehensive legal research, use Lexis, Westlaw, or OpenLaws.