A Perplexity API MCP server that unlocks Perplexity's search-augmented AI capabilities for LLM agents. Features robust error handling, secure input
A Perplexity API MCP server that unlocks Perplexity's search-augmented AI capabilities for LLM agents. Features robust error handling, secure input validation, and
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server providing comprehensive access to the Perplexity AI API. It enables LLMs and AI agents to perform fast, search-augmented queries and conduct exhaustive, multi-source deep research, all through a standardized, secure, and easy-to-integrate protocol.
The Perplexity MCP Server acts as a bridge, allowing applications (MCP Clients) that understand the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—like advanced AI assistants (LLMs), IDE extensions, or custom research tools—to interact directly and efficiently with the Perplexity AI API.
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| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
| perplexity_search | Performs a fast, search-augmented query. |
| perplexity_deep_research | Conducts an exhaustive, multi-source research query. |
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/your/perplexity-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| PERPLEXITY_API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| MCP_HTTP_HOST | Endpoint or connection string the server talks to. | Optional |
| MCP_AUTH_SECRET_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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