What is RapidAPI MCP? It is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation. Its purpose is to integrate with the RapidAPI Global Patent API. This tool facilitates the storage and retrieval of patent data, using SQLite as its database.
How do you use it? First, install the necessary packages and set up a Conda environment from the provided environment.yml file. Then, you can initialize the MCP server. Once running, it handles patent data requests through the API.
What are its key features? It integrates directly with the RapidAPI Global Patent API. The MCP server manages all patent requests. It uses SQLite for efficient local data storage. It includes an advanced scoring system for patent analysis. Built-in error handling and rate limiting capabilities are also provided.
What are common use cases? It is used for retrieving patent data for technology research. Another use is analyzing patents based on their scoring metrics. It also serves as a backend for building applications that require patent search functionalities.
Frequently asked questions: Can it handle multiple queries at once? Yes, the server can process concurrent requests, subject to its rate limits. Is there a call limit? Yes, there is a rate limit of 1000 requests per day and a total cap of 500,000 requests. What are the prerequisites? You need Python 3.11 or higher and the packages specified in the environment.yml file.