Perplexity MCP Server
by MCP-Mirror
This is an MCP server for the Perplexity API, allowing integration with applications like Claude Desktop. It provides a tool to request chat completion with citations from Perplexity.
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What is Perplexity MCP Server?
This MCP server acts as a bridge between applications like Claude Desktop and the Perplexity API. It allows users to leverage Perplexity's chat completion capabilities with citations within other applications.
How to use Perplexity MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to configure your application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to point to this MCP server. This involves adding a configuration entry with the server's command, arguments, and environment variables, including your Perplexity API key. See the Quickstart section in the README for specific instructions for Claude Desktop.
Key features of Perplexity MCP Server
Integration with Perplexity API
Chat completion with citations
Compatibility with Claude Desktop
Easy configuration
Use cases of Perplexity MCP Server
Integrating Perplexity's knowledge base into other applications
Adding citation capabilities to chat interfaces
Enhancing existing AI workflows with Perplexity's API
FAQ from Perplexity MCP Server
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP server acts as a bridge between different applications and services, allowing them to communicate and share data.
What is the Perplexity API?
What is the Perplexity API?
The Perplexity API allows developers to access Perplexity's AI models and integrate them into their own applications.
How do I get a Perplexity API key?
How do I get a Perplexity API key?
You can obtain a Perplexity API key by signing up for an account on the Perplexity website.
What are the limitations of this server?
What are the limitations of this server?
Currently, the Claude Desktop client may timeout if Perplexity processing takes too long. This issue might be resolved in future updates to Claude Desktop.
Where can I find the claude_desktop_config.json file?
Where can I find the claude_desktop_config.json file?
On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json