Perplexity API Platform MCP Server
by perplexityai · ai-ml · mcp-server, lobehub, web-search
The official MCP server implementation for the Perplexity API Platform, providing AI assistants with real-time web search, reasoning, and research capabilities through Sonar models and the Search API. Requires setting the PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable for API access. Optional environment variables include PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS for request timeout and PERPLEXITY_PROXY for proxy configuration.
Source: https://github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocol
Install
git clone https://github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocolUse this forAI-extracted
- →Query Perplexity's search API to retrieve current web information for context enrichment
- →Integrate real-time search results into Claude-based agents for fact-checking and source citation
- →Build AI applications that leverage Perplexity's reasoning capabilities alongside Claude's code generation
- →Access structured search metadata and citations to ground LLM responses in verified sources
Works with
Tags: mcp-server, lobehub, web-search
⭐ 47 GitHub stars · Source: lobehub
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Perplexity API Platform MCP Server?
Add the install command above to your Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf MCP configuration. Most servers register via npx, a local command, or a Docker image. Refer to the source repository for environment variables and credential requirements.
Which clients support Perplexity API Platform MCP Server?
Any MCP-compatible client works: Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, and VS Code with the official MCP extension. OpenAI Codex and GitHub Copilot increasingly support MCP via adapter bridges.
Is Perplexity API Platform MCP Server free?
The server itself is typically open source. Any upstream service (API keys, paid tiers, hosted infrastructure) may have its own pricing. Check the source repository for details.