beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate USPTO MCP server with Tome. Enhanced Tome functionality with USPTO integration.

USPTO + Tome: Complete MCP Integration

USPTO is a MCP server that MCP server for accessing United States Patent & Trademark Office data through its Open Data Protocol (ODP) API..

When integrated with Tome, you can:

  • Access USPTO functionality through Tome

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up USPTO in Tome, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • USPTO will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use USPTO tools directly in Tome
  • All USPTO capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Tome installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (macOS)

Installation

Step 1: Install USPTO

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Tome

  1. Open Tome settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add USPTO server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use USPTO in Tome:

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch Tome
  2. Verify USPTO is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic USPTO functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Error

Symptoms: Red dot indicator on server

Cause: Missing dependency or configuration

Solution:

  • Click the server to view logs
  • Ensure you have required runtimes (Node.js, Python) installed if not bundled

USPTO not appearing in Tome

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check USPTO installation
  • Restart Tome
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that USPTO is integrated with Tome:

  • Explore all USPTO capabilities through Tome
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Tome
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to USPTO development

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USPTO + Tome: MCP Setup Guide (2026)