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MCP Integration

Use FindIP patent search directly from Claude Desktop via the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard protocol that allows AI models like Claude to securely access external data and systems. With the FindIP MCP server, you can search and analyze patents in real-time during your Claude conversations.

Available MCP Tools

Tool	Description	API Endpoint
`search_patents`	Semantic patent search	`POST /search`
`get_document`	Full document detail	`GET /documents/{id}`
`get_figures`	Patent figure images	`GET /figures/{id}`
`analyze_trends`	Patent trend analysis	`POST /trends`
`get_stats`	Patent statistics	`POST /stats`

Setup Guide

Get your API Key

You need a valid API key to run the MCP server. Create one from the dashboard.

Install the MCP Server

Open your terminal and verify the package works:

npx @findip/mcp-server

Configure Claude Desktop

Open your Claude Desktop config file and add the following:

Config file location:

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "patent-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@findip/mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "FINDIP_API_KEY": "psk_live_your_api_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace psk_live_your_api_key with your actual API key.

Verify the Connection

Restart Claude Desktop. The MCP integration icon should become active. Try asking Claude:

"Search for recent patents about solid-state batteries filed by Samsung."

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`FINDIP_API_KEY`	Yes	—	Your FindIP API key
`FINDIP_API_URL`	No	https://api.findip.ai	API server URL (for custom deployments)

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