Tools Overview
PatSnap MCP Server currently provides 4 patent data tools, covering core scenarios such as search, details, family, and citation analysis. AI clients will automatically select appropriate tools based on conversation context.
Tool Details
patent_searchSearchSearch patents in global patent database, supporting multi-dimensional search by keywords, classification codes, applicants, etc.
| Parameter Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | string | Required | Search keywords or expression |
| limit | number | Optional | Number of results to return, default 10, max 50 |
| offset | number | Optional | Pagination offset, default 0 |
| lang | string | Optional | Language filter, e.g., zh, en |
Call Example
The following example shows how to directly call the patent_search tool via MCP protocol:
curl
curl https://connect.patsnap.com/openapi-mcp-patent/mcp \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_MCP_KEY' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'mcp-protocol-version: 2025-11-25' \
--data-raw '{
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"name": "patent_search",
"arguments": {
"query": "lithium battery anode material",
"limit": 10
}
},
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1
}'Usage Tips
In AI clients, you don't need to manually call these tools. Simply describe your needs in natural language, and AI will automatically select and combine appropriate tools, for example: "Help me find Tesla's patent portfolio in solid-state battery field over the past three years."