perplexity-mcp
MCP server for Perplexity web search. perplexity-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by jaacob. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including perplexity-search, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Search and Integration/Claude.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables web search capabilities using Perplexity's API, designed to integrate with Claude Desktop App for enhanced information retrieval.
How to use this MCP
Install via Smithery or manually, configure with a Perplexity API key, and integrate with Claude by modifying its config file. Users can then ask Claude to search for information or force web searches with specific prompts.
What this MCP can be used for
Enhancing Claude's capabilities with real-time web search for answering questions, finding latest information, and researching topics across Perplexity's available models.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the perplexity-mcp MCP server?
perplexity-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from jaacob. 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 1 tool: perplexity-search.
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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