Patent Downloader

Name: Patent Downloader
Author: Edison-A-N

@Edison-A-N

代码仓库

关于 Patent Downloader

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

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

基本信息

分类

其他

传输方式

stdio

发布者

Edison-A-N

提交者

Nan Zhang

配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

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

工具

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

概览

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

FAQ from Patent Downloader

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.

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.

What patent numbers are supported?

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

Does Patent Downloader require authentication or API keys?

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

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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