mcp-perplexity-server

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Model Context Protocol server implementation for Perplexity API

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MCP Perplexity Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for the Perplexity API.

Features

Supports both Ask and Search modes
Simple configuration via environment variables
Direct integration with MCP clients

Installation

You can use this server directly from GitHub in your MCP configuration:

json

{
  "perplexity-ask": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "-y",
      "github:lostmind008/mcp-perplexity-server"
    ],
    "env": {
      "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
      "MCP_SERVER_PORT": "3000",
      "MCP_MODE": "ask"
    }
  },
  "perplexity-search": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": [
      "-y",
      "github:lostmind008/mcp-perplexity-server"
    ],
    "env": {
      "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
      "MCP_SERVER_PORT": "3001",
      "MCP_MODE": "search"
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

`PERPLEXITY_API_KEY`: Your Perplexity API key (required)
`MCP_SERVER_PORT`: Port for the MCP server (default: 3000)
`MCP_MODE`: Server mode - 'ask' or 'search' (default: 'ask')

Usage

Once configured, you can use this server with any MCP client by specifying the appropriate server name:

code

perplexity-ask "What is the capital of France?"
perplexity-search "Best programming languages 2025"

License

MIT

Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-perplexity-server?

mcp-perplexity-server is Model Context Protocol server implementation for Perplexity API

How do I install mcp-perplexity-server?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is mcp-perplexity-server open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/lostmind008/mcp-perplexity-server.

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