Perplexity MCP Server
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MCP Server for the Perplexity API. It allows you to request chat completion with citations from Perplexity within applications like Claude Desktop.
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What is Perplexity MCP Server?
This is an MCP (Modular Computation Protocol) server that provides an interface to the Perplexity API. It enables applications like Claude Desktop to access Perplexity's chat completion capabilities with citations.
How to use Perplexity MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to configure your application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the MCP server. This involves adding a configuration entry with the command to run the server (uvx mcp-server-perplexity), arguments, and environment variables, including your Perplexity API key.
Key features of Perplexity MCP Server
Chat completion with citations from Perplexity
Integration with Claude Desktop
Modular Computation Protocol (MCP) support
Easy configuration
Use cases of Perplexity MCP Server
Integrating Perplexity's AI capabilities into existing applications
Adding citation support to chat completions
Using Perplexity as a backend for AI-powered tools
Extending the functionality of Claude Desktop
FAQ from Perplexity MCP Server
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Modular Computation Protocol. It's a way to modularize and connect different computation services.
Do I need a Perplexity API key?
Do I need a Perplexity API key?
Yes, you need a valid Perplexity API key to use this server.
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 on the Perplexity AI platform.
Why is Claude Desktop timing out?
Why is Claude Desktop timing out?
The Claude Desktop client may timeout if Perplexity processing takes too long. This limitation might be resolved in future updates to Claude Desktop.
Where do I configure the MCP server in Claude Desktop?
Where do I configure the MCP server in Claude Desktop?
The MCP server configuration is located in the claude_desktop_config.json file in the Claude Desktop application support directory.