perplexity-mcp
Perplexity web search MCP server for AI assistants. perplexity-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by nachoal. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including search_web and web_search_prompt, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant and Tool/Search.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to perform web searches using Perplexity's API, providing up-to-date information with source citations.
How to use this MCP
Install the server, configure your Perplexity API key, and integrate it with compatible AI assistants like Claude by modifying their configuration files to point to this server.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to perform comprehensive web searches, filter results by recency, and provide sourced information for research, news tracking, and fact-checking tasks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the perplexity-mcp MCP server?
perplexity-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from nachoal. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect perplexity-mcp to my AI client?
Add perplexity-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does perplexity-mcp provide?
perplexity-mcp provides 2 tools: search_web and web_search_prompt.
Is perplexity-mcp free to use?
perplexity-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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