MCP Server Perplexity
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MCP Server Perplexity

The MCP server for the Perplexity API, providing chat completion with references.
2.5 points
6.7K

What is the Perplexity MCP Server?

This is a middleware server that connects the Claude Desktop client to the Perplexity AI service, allowing users to directly call Perplexity's intelligent Q&A function through Claude and obtain answers with references.

How to use the Perplexity MCP Server?

Add server settings by configuring the Claude Desktop configuration file, and then you can use the ask_perplexity tool in Claude for queries.

Applicable scenarios

It is particularly useful when you need to obtain real - time information with authoritative references or verify certain facts. It is suitable for scenarios such as research, academic writing, and fact - checking.

Main features

Intelligent answers with references
Obtain answers with references from authoritative sources through the Perplexity API
Seamless integration
Deeply integrated with Claude Desktop as an MCP server
Advantages
Obtain reliable information with source references
Seamlessly collaborate with Claude Desktop
Simple configuration, only requires an API key
Limitations
The Claude client may time out when the processing time is long
Currently does not support long - running operations and progress reports
Depends on the availability and quota of the Perplexity API

How to use

Get an API key
Obtain a valid API key from the Perplexity official website
Edit the configuration file
Find and edit the Claude Desktop configuration file
Add server configuration
Add Perplexity MCP server settings to the configuration file
Restart Claude
Restart the Claude Desktop application after saving the configuration file

Usage examples

Academic research
Find the latest research progress and authoritative sources on a specific topic
Fact - checking
Verify the authenticity of a statement or news

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my query time out?
How to get a Perplexity API key?
Is this service free?

Related resources

Perplexity official website
The official website of Perplexity AI
MCP server status
Real - time server status monitoring
Smithery AI
Tools and resources related to the MCP server

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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