Perplexity MCP Server

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Overview

What is Perplexity MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables web searches using the Perplexity AI API. It provides a single tool for integrating Perplexity-powered search into any MCP-compatible client.

How to use Perplexity MCP Server?

Install Node.js 18+, clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and create a .env file in the root directory containing your Perplexity AI API key as PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_key. For development, run npm run dev; for production, build with npm run build then start with npm start. The server exposes the perplexity_search tool, which accepts a query string argument.

Key features of Perplexity MCP Server

Provides a single tool perplexity_search for web searches
Requires a Perplexity AI API key
Written in TypeScript
Supports development and production modes
Installation and usage instructions for Windows

Use cases of Perplexity MCP Server

Perform real-time web searches from an MCP client
Supply up-to-date search results to AI assistants
Automate querying of Perplexity AI via the MCP protocol

Frequently asked questions

What tool does Perplexity MCP Server provide?

It provides the `perplexity_search` tool, which takes a `query` argument and returns search results from Perplexity AI.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

Node.js 18+, Git, and a valid Perplexity AI API key are required.

How do I configure the API key?

Create a `.env` file in the project root and add `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_api_key_here` (no spaces around the `=` sign). Restart the terminal after making the change.

What should I do if I get permission errors on Windows?

Run your command prompt or PowerShell as Administrator, and verify file permissions in the project directory.

How can I verify my Node.js installation?

Run `node --version` to check the Node.js version and `npm --version` to confirm npm is installed.

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