The Perplexity MCP server provides AI agents with web search functionality via Perplexity AI's API. It exposes search capabilities, allowing agents to query the web and retrieve relevant information. The server connects directly to Perplexity AI's API, enabling developers to integrate web search into their applications. Useful for developers building AI agents that require real-time web search capabilities.
The Perplexity MCP server provides AI agents with web search functionality via Perplexity AI's API. It exposes search capabilities, allowing agents to query the web and retrieve relevant information. The server connects directly to Perplexity AI's API, enabling developers to integrate web search into their applications. Useful for developers building AI agents that require real-time web search capabilities.
pip install perplexity-mcpAdd this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"jsonallen-perplexity-mcp-github": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"pip install perplexity-mcp"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from perplexity mcp?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from perplexity mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PERPLEXITY_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your perplexity mcp API key |
"What resources are available in perplexity mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in perplexity mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in perplexity mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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