Perplexity Web Search MCP Server
BasicPerplexity Web Search MCP Server provides web search functionality using the Perplexity API, enabling AI assistants to access up-to-date information from the web. It features capabilities like filtering search results by time and loading API keys from environment variables.
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Overview
Perplexity Web Search MCP Server provides web search functionality using the Perplexity API, enabling AI assistants to access up-to-date information from the web. It features capabilities like filtering search results by time and loading API keys from environment variables.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Clone the repository, install dependencies, set your Perplexity API key, and run the server.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-web-search-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Clone the repository, install dependencies, set your Perplexity API key, and run the server."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Perplexity Web Search 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 Web Search 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 Web Search MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Perplexity Web Search MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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