Perplexity MCP Server

What is Perplexity MCP Server?

Perplexity MCP Server is a simple MCP server that allows you to search the web using Perplexity AI. It is designed for developers integrating Perplexity AI search into MCP-enabled applications.

How to use Perplexity MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, create a .env file with your Perplexity AI API key (PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_api_key_here), then run in development mode (npm run dev) or build and run in production (npm run build then npm start). On Windows, use the included run-perplexity-server.bat file after building.

Key features of Perplexity MCP Server

• Provides a single tool perplexity_search for web searches
• Requires Node.js 18+ and a Perplexity AI API key
• Supports both development and production modes
• Includes a Windows batch file for easy environment variable handling

Use cases of Perplexity MCP Server

• Integrate Perplexity AI web search into MCP-based applications
• Enable AI assistants to query the web through Perplexity AI

FAQ from Perplexity MCP Server

What tool does the server provide?

The server provides a single tool called perplexity_search, which accepts a query argument for web searches.

What are the runtime requirements?

You need Node.js 18+, Git, and a Perplexity AI API key.

How do I set up environment variables?

Create a .env file in the root directory and add PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_api_key_here with no spaces around the equals sign.

Are there any Windows-specific issues?

Yes. Common issues include permission errors and environment variable problems. The README recommends using the provided batch file (run-perplexity-server.bat) to avoid these issues.

How do I run the server in production?

Build the project with npm run build, then start with npm start or double-click the run-perplexity-server.bat file on Windows.