search_methods¶
Search for LCA impact assessment methods by keywords.
Purpose¶
Discover available environmental impact methods for LCA calculations.
Parameters¶
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
keywords |
string | Yes | Search terms (e.g., "climate", "IPCC"). Do NOT use q — it will return an error. |
database |
string | Yes | Database version (e.g., "ecoinvent-3.12-cutoff") |
category |
string | No | Filter by impact category (e.g., "climate change") |
limit |
integer | No | Max results (1-100, default: 5, max allowed: 50) |
Parameter Name
This tool requires keywords, not q. Passing q returns an error with a suggestion to use keywords instead.
Returns¶
List of methods with full specifications, family, category, indicator, and unit.
Example¶
Prompt: Find IPCC climate change methods in ecoinvent-3.11-cutoff
Returns: IPCC 2013 GWP100, IPCC 2021 GWP100, etc.
Common Searches¶
- "IPCC" - Climate methods
- "water" - Water scarcity methods
- "toxicity" - Human/eco toxicity
- "ReCiPe" - Comprehensive methods
Related Tools¶
- validate_method - Verify method exists
- list_method_categories - Browse all categories
- calculate_standard - Use in calculations