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

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 1. Node.js 18+ (uses built in fetch) 2. 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: Then use the full path for all commands: API Key Setup Flow When you run a search and receive "setup required": true , follow this flow: 1. 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" 2. Once the user provides the key, run: 3. 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 Processing Results With jq Common Use Cases Prior Art Search Competitive Intelligence Technology Landscape Freedom to Operate Error Handling All commands return JSON with success field: 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 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 TypeScript Integration See the [Valyu docs](https://docs.valyu.ai) for full integration examples and SDK reference.

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