What are the runtime prerequisites?

Bun runtime and Node.js 18+ (for TypeScript compilation) are required. The server is built with TypeScript and runs under Bun.

How is data privacy handled?

All processing is local: research results are stored in a local SQLite database, and browser profile data resides in the directory specified by `PERPLEXITY_BROWSER_DATA_DIR`.

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Perplexity MCP Zerver MCP Server

MCP web search using perplexity without any API KEYS

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Perplexity MCP Zerver MCP Server?

MCP web search using perplexity without any API KEYS

What the server does

A minimalist research server implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to deliver AI-powered research capabilities through Perplexity's web interface.

Credentials and setup notes

Bun runtime - Node.js 18+ (for TypeScript compilation)

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Configuration

Bun runtime - Node.js 18+ (for TypeScript compilation)

Example prompts to try

“Use Perplexity MCP Zerver to Prerequisites.”
“Use Perplexity MCP Zerver to Installation.”
“Use Perplexity MCP Zerver to Configuration.”

Frequently asked questions

No API key is required; the server uses browser automation to interact with Perplexity’s web interface. An optional Pro account login can be performed to unlock better models and higher limits.