patents-search

Q: How do I install patents-search?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/yorkeccak/scientific-skills --skill patents-search in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/patents-search/ (personal) or .claude/skills/patents-search/ (project).

by yorkeccakMedia & Creative

Search global patents with natural language queries. Prior art, patent landscapes, and innovation tracking via Valyu.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/yorkeccak/scientific-skills --skill patents-search

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads patents-search automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Patents Search

Search the complete global patent database using natural language queries powered by Valyu's semantic search API.

Why This Skill is Powerful

No API Parameter Parsing: Just pass natural language queries directly - no need to construct complex search parameters
Semantic Search: Understands the meaning of your query, not just keyword matching
Full-Text Access: Returns complete patent information including claims, descriptions, and technical details
Image Links: Includes patent diagrams and figures when available
Comprehensive Coverage: Access to global patent data across jurisdictions

Requirements

Node.js 18+ (uses built-in fetch)
Valyu API key from https://platform.valyu.ai ($10 free credits)

CRITICAL: Script Path Resolution

The scripts/search commands in this documentation are relative to this skill's installation directory.

Before running any command, locate the script using:

PATENTS_SCRIPT=$(find ~/.claude/plugins/cache -name "search" -path "*/patents-search/*/scripts/*" -type f 2>/dev/null | head -1)

Then use the full path for all commands:

$PATENTS_SCRIPT "CRISPR gene editing methods" 15

API Key Setup Flow

When you run a search and receive "setup_required": true, follow this flow:

Ask the user for their API key: "To search patents, I need your Valyu API key. Get one free ($10 credits) at https://platform.valyu.ai"
Once the user provides the key, run:
```
scripts/search setup <api-key>
```
Retry the original search.

When to Use This Skill

Prior art searching and patent landscaping
Technology trend analysis
Competitor innovation tracking
Patent freedom-to-operate analysis
Patent claim analysis and interpretation
Patent filing strategy research

Output Format

{
  "success": true,
  "type": "patents_search",
  "query": "CRISPR gene editing methods",
  "result_count": 10,
  "results": [
    {
      "title": "Patent Title",
      "url": "https://patents.google.com/...",
      "content": "Patent claims, description, technical details...",
      "source": "patents",
      "relevance_score": 0.95,
      "images": ["https://example.com/diagram.png"]
    }
  ],
  "cost": 0.025
}

Processing Results

With jq

# Get patent titles
scripts/search "query" 10 | jq -r '.results[].title'

# Get URLs
scripts/search "query" 10 | jq -r '.results[].url'

# Extract full content
scripts/search "query" 10 | jq -r '.results[].content'

Common Use Cases

Prior Art Search

# Find prior art
scripts/search "lithium ion battery electrode materials" 50

Competitive Intelligence

# Search competitor patents
scripts/search "CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing methods" 20

Technology Landscape

# Find technology trends
scripts/search "quantum computing error correction patents" 15

Freedom to Operate

# Search for blocking patents
scripts/search "mRNA vaccine delivery systems" 25

Error Handling

All commands return JSON with success field:

{
  "success": false,
  "error": "Error message"
}

Exit codes:

0 - Success
1 - Error (check JSON for details)

API Endpoint

Base URL: https://api.valyu.ai/v1
Endpoint: /search
Authentication: X-API-Key header

Architecture

scripts/
├── search          # Bash wrapper
└── search.mjs      # Node.js CLI

Direct API calls using Node.js built-in fetch(), zero external dependencies.

Adding to Your Project

If you're building an AI project and want to integrate Patents Search directly into your application, use the Valyu SDK:

Python Integration

from valyu import Valyu

client = Valyu(api_key="your-api-key")

response = client.search(
    query="your search query here",
    included_sources=["valyu/valyu-patents"],
    max_results=20
)

for result in response["results"]:
    print(f"Title: {result['title']}")
    print(f"URL: {result['url']}")
    print(f"Content: {result['content'][:500]}...")

TypeScript Integration

import { Valyu } from "valyu-js";

const client = new Valyu("your-api-key");

const response = await client.search({
  query: "your search query here",
  includedSources: ["valyu/valyu-patents"],
  maxResults: 20
});

response.results.forEach((result) => {
  console.log(`Title: ${result.title}`);
  console.log(`URL: ${result.url}`);
  console.log(`Content: ${result.content.substring(0, 500)}...`);
});

See the Valyu docs for full integration examples and SDK reference.

FAQ

What does the patents-search skill do?

Search global patents with natural language queries. Prior art, patent landscapes, and innovation tracking via Valyu.

How do I install patents-search?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/yorkeccak/scientific-skills --skill patents-search in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/patents-search/ (personal) or .claude/skills/patents-search/ (project).

Which AI agents can use patents-search?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is patents-search safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains patents-search?

It is published by yorkeccak in yorkeccak/scientific-skills. It has 634 recorded installs.

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patents-search

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

Patents Search

Why This Skill is Powerful

Requirements

CRITICAL: Script Path Resolution

API Key Setup Flow

When to Use This Skill

Output Format

Processing Results

With jq

Common Use Cases

Prior Art Search

Competitive Intelligence

Technology Landscape

Freedom to Operate

Error Handling

API Endpoint

Architecture

Adding to Your Project

Python Integration

TypeScript Integration

FAQ

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