Perplexity Insight MCP Server

Interfaces with the Perplexity AI API using the Model Context Protocol to provide advanced question answering capabilities.

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What is the Perplexity Insight MCP Server?

Interfaces with the Perplexity AI API using the Model Context Protocol to provide advanced question answering capabilities.

What it actually does

An MCP server implementation for interfacing with the Perplexity AI API, providing advanced question answering capabilities through the standardised Model Context Protocol.

  • Seamless integration with Perplexity AI API
  • Support for different Perplexity models (sonar-reasoning, sonar-pro, sonar-deep-research)
  • Customisable system prompts and user queries
  • Proper error handling and response formatting
  • Rate limiting protection
  • Easy integration with Windsurf IDE

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - Perplexity API key

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

  • Node.js 18+ - Perplexity API key
VariableDescriptionRequired
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Frequently asked questions

Perplexity Insight supports sonar-reasoning (general questions), sonar-pro (professional use cases), and sonar-deep-research (in-depth research).