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Patent Downloader MCP Server

@Edison-A-N

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Author

Edison-A-N

Submitted by

Nan Zhang

About Patent Downloader MCP Server

A Python SDK for downloading patents from Google Patents with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support.

#patent-downloader#python-sdk#google-patents

Patent Downloader MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "patent_downloader": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/Edison-A-N/patent_downloader@0.1.0",
        "--with",
        "patent_downloader[mcp]",
        "patent-downloader",
        "mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OUTPUT_DIR": "/Users/nan.zhang/Downloads/patents"
      }
    }
  }
}

Patent Downloader MCP Server tools

3

Download a single patent PDF from Google Patents. Args: patent_number: The patent number to download (e.g., 'WO2013078254A1') output_dir: Directory to save the PDF file Returns: Success or error message

Download multiple patent PDFs from Google Patents. Args: patent_numbers: List of patent numbers to download output_dir: Directory to save the PDF files Returns: Summary of download results

Get detailed information about a patent. Args: patent_number: The patent number to get information for Returns: Formatted patent information

Overview

What is Patent Downloader?

Patent Downloader is a Python SDK for downloading patent PDFs from Google Patents, with built-in support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It is designed for developers who need to programmatically retrieve patent documents and integrate patent downloading into AI-powered tools or workflows.

How to use Patent Downloader?

Install the package via pip or uv (recommended). Use the command-line interface to download patents, e.g., patent-downloader download WO2013078254A1. To start the MCP server, run patent-downloader mcp-server or use uvx patent-downloader mcp-server without installation. Set the default output directory with the OUTPUT_DIR environment variable.

Key features of Patent Downloader

  • Download patent PDFs from Google Patents
  • Simple and clean Python API with type hints
  • MCP server support for AI assistant integration
  • Command-line interface for quick downloads
  • Comprehensive error handling

Use cases of Patent Downloader

  • Download a single patent by its number
  • Batch-download multiple patents at once
  • Retrieve patent metadata (title, inventors, abstract)
  • Integrate patent downloading into an AI agent via MCP
  • Automate patent research and analysis pipelines

Frequently asked questions

1

Do I need to install the full package to run the MCP server?

No. You can run the MCP server directly using `uvx patent-downloader mcp-server` without installing the package.

2

How do I set a custom download directory?

Use the `--output-dir` option in the CLI, or set the `OUTPUT_DIR` environment variable before starting the MCP server. The default is `./downloads`.

3

What patent numbers are supported?

Any patent number that works with Google Patents (e.g., WO2013078254A1, US20130123448A1).

4

Does Patent Downloader require authentication or API keys?

The README does not mention any authentication requirements; no API keys or credentials are needed.

5

What transport does the MCP server use?

The MCP server uses stdio transport. Start it with `patent-downloader mcp-server` or via `uvx`.

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