How do I install the mcp mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Server — tanigami/mcp-server-perplexity

MCP Server for the Perplexity API.

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Server?

MCP Server for the Perplexity API.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
ask_perplexity	Request chat completion with citations from Perplexity

How to install the MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Perplexity": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-perplexity"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your-perplexity-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
PERPLEXITY_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP to ask perplexity.”
“Use MCP to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Server for the Perplexity API. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.