What is Perplexity Mcp Server

The perplexity-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows large language models (LLMs) like Claude to conduct internet research using the Perplexity API. It provides real-time, updated information along with source citations.

Use cases

Use cases for the perplexity-mcp-server include conducting research for academic papers, generating content based on the latest information, and answering complex queries in real-time.

How to use

To use the perplexity-mcp-server, you need to have Go 1.20 or later installed and obtain a Perplexity API key. After setting up the server binary and configuring it in your Claude Desktop settings, you can perform internet research by sending queries through the integrated tools.

Key features

Key features include the ability to perform internet research with citations using the Perplexity API, automatic source tracking and citation, and integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.

Where to use

The perplexity-mcp-server can be used in various fields such as academic research, content creation, and any domain requiring up-to-date information retrieval from the internet.

Perplexity MCP Server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables LLMs like Claude to perform internet research using the Perplexity API. It provides real-time, up-to-date information with source citations.

Disclaimer

This is an unofficial integration and is not affiliated with, officially connected to, or endorsed by Perplexity AI or its parent company. This project uses Perplexity’s public API but is independently developed.

“Perplexity” and any associated names, trademarks, and images are property of Perplexity AI.

This software is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk.

Features

• Perform internet research with citations using the Perplexity API
• Automatic source tracking and citation
• Integration with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients

Prerequisites

• Go 1.20 or later
• A Perplexity API key (get one from https://www.perplexity.ai/)
• The MCP Go framework (github.com/gomcpgo/mcp)

Building the binary

# Build the server binary
./run.sh build

Integration with Claude Desktop

Add the following to your Claude Desktop configuration file:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity": {
      "command": "/path/to/binary/perplexity-server",
      "env": {
        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your-perplexity-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

research

Performs internet research and returns results with citations.

Parameters:

• query (string): The research query or question

Example query in Claude:
“What’s the latest research on quantum computing?”

Project Structure

.
├── README.md
├── go.mod
├── cmd/
│   └── main.go    # Server implementation
└── run.sh         # Build script

Development

To modify or extend the server:

1. Make changes in cmd/main.go
2. Build using ./run.sh build
3. Test your changes with Claude Desktop or the MCP Inspector

License

MIT License