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perplexity-server

by zenturacp

A TypeScript-based MCP server that implements a simple notes system. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing resources representing text notes, tools for creating notes, and prompts for generating summaries of notes.

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What is perplexity-server?

The perplexity-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with TypeScript. It allows users to create, store, and summarize text notes, showcasing core MCP concepts.

How to use perplexity-server?

To use the perplexity-server, install it as specified in the Installation section of the README file. The server config example can be added to Claude Desktop to start using the server. Use the inspector tool to facilitate debugging the server.

Key features of perplexity-server

  • List and access notes via note:// URIs

  • Create new text notes using the create_note tool

  • Generate summaries of all stored notes with the summarize_notes prompt

  • Plain text mime type for simple content access

Use cases of perplexity-server

  • Integrating a notes system with Claude Desktop

  • Demonstrating and Exploring MCP concepts

  • Generating summaries of a notes database with an LLM

  • Developing a prototype MCP server

FAQ from perplexity-server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized way for applications to provide context to Language Models.

What languages is this server written in?

This server is written in TypeScript.

How do I install the server?

The installation instructions are detailed in the README file. The key step is modifying the Claude Desktop configuration to include the path to the index.js file.

How do I debug the server?

The README recommends using the MCP Inspector for debugging. You can run the inspector using npm run inspector.

What is the purpose of this server?

The server demonstrates a simple notes system, showcasing core MCP concepts such as Resources, Tools, and Prompts.