Researcher MCP Server

MCP server providing research tools by proxying an upstream API (e.g., Perplexity)

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What is the Researcher MCP Server?

MCP server providing research tools by proxying an upstream API (e.g., Perplexity)

What the server does

A powerful research assistant that integrates with Cline and Claude Desktop! Leverages Perplexity AI for intelligent search, documentation retrieval, API discovery, and code modernization assistance - all while you code.

  • Seamless Context Tracking — Maintains conversation history in SQLite database to provide coherent responses across multiple queries
  • Advanced Query Processing — Uses Perplexity's Sonar models for sophisticated reasoning and detailed answers to complex questions
  • Intelligent Rate Management — Implements adaptive rate limiting with exponential backoff to maximize API usage without hitting limits
  • High Performance Networking — Optimizes API calls with connection pooling and automatic retry logic for reliable operation

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
PERPLEXITY_MODELConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Frequently asked questions

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