@perplexity-ai/mcp-server 0.2.0 → 0.2.2

package/LICENSE

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+MIT License
+
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+SOFTWARE.

package/README.md

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+# Perplexity API Platform MCP Server
+
+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.
+
+Please refer to the official [DeepWiki page](https://deepwiki.com/ppl-ai/modelcontextprotocol) for assistance with implementation. 
+
+## Quick Start
+
+```bash
+npx @perplexity-ai/mcp-server
+```
+
+## Available Tools
+
+### **perplexity_search**
+Direct web search using the Perplexity Search API. Returns ranked search results with metadata, perfect for finding current information.
+
+### **perplexity_ask** 
+General-purpose conversational AI with real-time web search using the `sonar-pro` model. Great for quick questions and everyday searches.
+
+### **perplexity_research**
+Deep, comprehensive research using the `sonar-deep-research` model. Ideal for thorough analysis and detailed reports.
+
+### **perplexity_reason**
+Advanced reasoning and problem-solving using the `sonar-reasoning-pro` model. Perfect for complex analytical tasks.
+
+## Configuration
+
+### Get Your API Key
+1. Get your Perplexity API Key from the [API Portal](https://www.perplexity.ai/account/api/group)
+2. Set it as an environment variable: `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_key_here`
+3. (Optional) Set a timeout for requests: `PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS=600000`. The default is 5 minutes.
+
+### Claude Code
+
+Run in your terminal:
+
+```bash
+claude mcp add perplexity --transport stdio --env PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_key_here -- npx -y perplexity-mcp
+```
+
+Or add to your `claude.json`:
+
+```json
+"mcpServers": {
+  "perplexity": {
+    "type": "stdio",
+    "command": "npx",
+    "args": [
+      "-y",
+      "perplexity-mcp"
+    ],
+    "env": {
+      "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
+      "PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS": "600000"
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Cursor
+
+Add to your `mcp.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "perplexity": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server"],
+      "env": {
+        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
+        "PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS": "600000"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Claude Desktop
+
+Add to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "mcpServers": {
+    "perplexity": {
+      "command": "npx",
+      "args": ["-y", "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server"],
+      "env": {
+        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
+        "PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS": "600000"
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Other MCP Clients
+
+For any MCP-compatible client, use:
+
+```bash
+npx @perplexity-ai/mcp-server
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+- **API Key Issues**: Ensure `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` is set correctly
+- **Connection Errors**: Check your internet connection and API key validity
+- **Tool Not Found**: Make sure the package is installed and the command path is correct
+- **Timeout Errors**: For very long research queries, set `PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS` to a higher value
+
+For support, visit [community.perplexity.ai](https://community.perplexity.ai) or [file an issue](https://github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocol/issues).
+
+---
+

package/dist/index.js

@@ -155,6 +155,9 @@ if (!PERPLEXITY_API_KEY) {
     console.error("Error: PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable is required");
     process.exit(1);
 }
+// Configure timeout for API requests (default: 5 minutes)
+// Can be overridden via PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS environment variable
+const TIMEOUT_MS = parseInt(process.env.PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS || "300000", 10);
 /**
  * Performs a chat completion by sending a request to the Perplexity API.
  * Appends citations to the returned message content if they exist.
@@ -175,6 +178,8 @@ function performChatCompletion(messages_1) {
             // See the Sonar API documentation for more details: 
             // https://docs.perplexity.ai/api-reference/chat-completions
         };
+        const controller = new AbortController();
+        const timeoutId = setTimeout(() => controller.abort(), TIMEOUT_MS);
         let response;
         try {
             response = yield fetch(url.toString(), {
@@ -184,9 +189,15 @@ function performChatCompletion(messages_1) {
                     "Authorization": `Bearer ${PERPLEXITY_API_KEY}`,
                 },
                 body: JSON.stringify(body),
+                signal: controller.signal,
             });
+            clearTimeout(timeoutId);
         }
         catch (error) {
+            clearTimeout(timeoutId);
+            if (error instanceof Error && error.name === "AbortError") {
+                throw new Error(`Request timeout: Perplexity API did not respond within ${TIMEOUT_MS}ms. Consider increasing PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS.`);
+            }
             throw new Error(`Network error while calling Perplexity API: ${error}`);
         }
         // Check for non-successful HTTP status
@@ -265,6 +276,8 @@ function performSearch(query_1) {
         if (country) {
             body.country = country;
         }
+        const controller = new AbortController();
+        const timeoutId = setTimeout(() => controller.abort(), TIMEOUT_MS);
         let response;
         try {
             response = yield fetch(url.toString(), {
@@ -274,9 +287,15 @@ function performSearch(query_1) {
                     "Authorization": `Bearer ${PERPLEXITY_API_KEY}`,
                 },
                 body: JSON.stringify(body),
+                signal: controller.signal,
             });
+            clearTimeout(timeoutId);
         }
         catch (error) {
+            clearTimeout(timeoutId);
+            if (error instanceof Error && error.name === "AbortError") {
+                throw new Error(`Request timeout: Perplexity Search API did not respond within ${TIMEOUT_MS}ms. Consider increasing PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT_MS.`);
+            }
             throw new Error(`Network error while calling Perplexity Search API: ${error}`);
         }
         // Check for non-successful HTTP status

package/package.json

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 {
   "name": "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server",
-  "version": "0.2.0",
+  "version": "0.2.2",
   "description": "Official MCP server for Perplexity API Platform",
   "keywords": [
     "ai",
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     "perplexity-mcp": "dist/index.js"
   },
   "files": [
-    "dist"
+    "dist",
+    "README.md"
   ],
   "scripts": {
     "build": "tsc && shx chmod +x dist/*.js",