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Perplexity Sonar MCP Server

@felores

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AI & Agents

License

MIT

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felores

About Perplexity Sonar MCP Server

MCP server for Perplexity API integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients

Perplexity Sonar MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-sonar-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "--version",
        "#",
        "Should",
        "be",
        "18.0.0",
        "or",
        "higher"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Perplexity Sonar MCP Server?

An MCP server implementation that brings Perplexity’s Sonar models to Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. It enables real-time web search during conversations, giving Claude access to current information from the web.

How to use Perplexity Sonar MCP Server?

Configure Claude Desktop by editing claude_desktop_config.json with the npx command and your Perplexity API key as an environment variable. Alternatively, run in standalone mode with PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_key perplexity-sonar-mcp on port 3000 (or a custom PORT). The server exposes a single perplexity-chat tool with extensive parameters.

Key features of Perplexity Sonar MCP Server

  • Real-time web search during conversations
  • Multiple Sonar models for different needs
  • Rich parameter control (domains, recency, temperature, etc.)
  • Native integration with Claude Desktop
  • Standalone HTTP/SSE mode for other clients
  • Supports images and related questions in responses

Use cases of Perplexity Sonar MCP Server

  • Ask Claude for the latest news or developments on any topic
  • Perform in-depth research with comprehensive citations using sonar-deep-research
  • Limit search results to specific websites for authoritative sources
  • Filter results by recency (day, week, month) to get timely information
  • Generate creative or focused answers by adjusting temperature and parameters

Frequently asked questions

1

Which models are available?

The server supports `sonar` (general), `sonar-pro` (enhanced), `sonar-reasoning` (logical analysis), and `sonar-deep-research` (in-depth with citations).

2

What are the requirements?

Node.js 18.0.0 or higher and a Perplexity API key from https://www.perplexity.ai/account/api.

3

How do I configure it for Claude Desktop?

Add the configuration to your Claude Desktop config file (`~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` on macOS, `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` on Windows) with the `npx -y @felores/perplexity-sonar-mcp` command and `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` environment variable.

4

Where can I find logs if something goes wrong?

On macOS, check `~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp.log`; on Windows, check `%APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp.log`.

5

Can I run the server standalone without Claude Desktop?

Yes, by setting the `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` environment variable and running `perplexity-sonar-mcp` (or `npx @felores/perplexity-sonar-mcp`). It starts an HTTP/SSE server on port 3000 by default.

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