Perplexity MCP Server
BasicPerplexity MCP Server is designed to interface with the Perplexity API, allowing users to request chat completions with citations. It supports easy installation and configuration for desktop clients.
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Overview
Perplexity MCP Server is designed to interface with the Perplexity API, allowing users to request chat completions with citations. It supports easy installation and configuration for desktop clients.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Configure the Claude Desktop client with your Perplexity API key.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Configure the Claude Desktop client with your Perplexity API key."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Perplexity MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Perplexity MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Perplexity MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Perplexity MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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