Perplexity MCP Server

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

FAQ from Perplexity MCP Server

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.