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perplexity-mcp-server
by bizopsyello
Provides tools for interacting with the Perplexity AI API, enabling chatting, searching, and retrieving documentation.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@perplexity-mcp-serversearch for recent advancements in natural language processing"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Perplexity AI MCP Server
This repository contains the source code for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Perplexity AI API. This server allows users to interact with Perplexity AI through various tools, including chatting, searching, and retrieving documentation.
Purpose
This server simplifies the integration of Perplexity AI into MCP-based systems. It provides a convenient and standardized way to access Perplexity AI's capabilities.
Related MCP server: Perplexity Agent MCP
Setup
Install Node.js and npm: Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system.
Clone the repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.
Install dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and run
npm install.Configure API Key: Set the
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYenvironment variable to your Perplexity API key.Run the server: Run
npm startto start the server.
Usage
The server exposes several tools that can be accessed through the MCP system. Refer to the MCP documentation for details on how to use these tools.
Technologies Used
TypeScript
@modelcontextprotocol/sdk
axios
Known Issues
The Perplexity API may be unreliable. Error handling is included to gracefully handle API failures.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
Maintenance
–Maintainers
–Response time
–Release cycle
–Releases (12mo)
Commit activity
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
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