@perplexity-ai/mcp-server 0.2.0 → 0.2.1

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+ MIT License
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+ Copyright (c) 2025 perplexity
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+ Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
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+ of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
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+ in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
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+ furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
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+ The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
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+ THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
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+ # Perplexity API Platform MCP Server
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+ The official MCP server implementation for the Perplexity API Platform, providing AI assistants with real-time web search, reasoning, and research capabilities through Sonar models and the Search API.
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+ Please refer to the official [DeepWiki page](https://deepwiki.com/ppl-ai/modelcontextprotocol) for assistance with implementation.
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+ ## Quick Start
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+ ```bash
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+ npx @perplexity-ai/mcp-server
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+ ```
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+ ## Available Tools
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+ ### **perplexity_search**
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+ Direct web search using the Perplexity Search API. Returns ranked search results with metadata, perfect for finding current information.
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+ ### **perplexity_ask**
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+ General-purpose conversational AI with real-time web search using the `sonar-pro` model. Great for quick questions and everyday searches.
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+ ### **perplexity_research**
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+ Deep, comprehensive research using the `sonar-deep-research` model. Ideal for thorough analysis and detailed reports.
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+ ### **perplexity_reason**
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+ Advanced reasoning and problem-solving using the `sonar-reasoning-pro` model. Perfect for complex analytical tasks.
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+ ## Configuration
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+ ### Get Your API Key
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+ 1. Get your Perplexity API Key from the [API Portal](https://www.perplexity.ai/account/api/group)
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+ 2. Set it as an environment variable: `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_key_here`
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+ ### Claude Desktop
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+ Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "mcpServers": {
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+ "perplexity": {
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+ "command": "npx",
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+ "args": ["-y", "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server"],
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+ "env": {
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+ "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ ### Cursor & Claude Code
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+ Use the HTTP-based configuration:
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+ ```json
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+ {
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+ "mcpServers": {
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+ "perplexity": {
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+ "type": "http",
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+ "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp",
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+ "env": {
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+ "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here"
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ }
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+ ```
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+ ### Other MCP Clients
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+ For any MCP-compatible client, use:
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+ ```bash
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+ npx @perplexity-ai/mcp-server
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+ ```
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+ ## Troubleshooting
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+ - **API Key Issues**: Ensure `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` is set correctly
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+ - **Connection Errors**: Check your internet connection and API key validity
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+ - **Tool Not Found**: Make sure the package is installed and the command path is correct
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+ For support, visit [community.perplexity.ai](https://community.perplexity.ai) or [file an issue](https://github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocol/issues).
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  "name": "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server",
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- "version": "0.2.0",
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+ "version": "0.2.1",
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  "description": "Official MCP server for Perplexity API Platform",
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  "keywords": [
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  "ai",
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  "perplexity-mcp": "dist/index.js"
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  },
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  "files": [
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+ "README.md"
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  ],
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  "scripts": {
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  "build": "tsc && shx chmod +x dist/*.js",