perplexity-server MCP Server

What is perplexity-server MCP Server?

perplexity-server MCP Server is a TypeScript-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that implements a simple notes system. It demonstrates core MCP concepts such as resources, tools, and prompts for managing text notes.

How to use perplexity-server MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install and build the server with npm run build. For use with Claude Desktop, add the server configuration to the Claude desktop config file with the path to the built index.js. For debugging, run npm run inspector to launch the MCP Inspector.

Key features of perplexity-server MCP Server

• Resources accessible via note:// URIs
• Each note includes title, content, and metadata
• create_note tool for creating new notes
• summarize_notes prompt for generating summaries of all notes
• Built in TypeScript for type safety

Use cases of perplexity-server MCP Server

• Demonstrating core MCP concepts (resources, tools, prompts)
• Building a foundation for custom note-taking MCP servers
• Learning how to structure and interact with MCP resources
• Testing and debugging MCP protocol implementations

FAQ from perplexity-server MCP Server

What is the purpose of perplexity-server MCP Server?

It is a demo server that implements a simple notes system to illustrate how MCP resources, tools, and prompts work together.

How do I install and run perplexity-server MCP Server?

Run npm install and npm run build. Then add the built server's path to the Claude Desktop configuration file under mcpServers.

What transport protocol does perplexity-server MCP Server use?

MCP servers communicate over stdio (standard input/output).

How can I debug perplexity-server MCP Server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector, which provides a URL for debugging tools in your browser.

Where is the Claude Desktop configuration stored?

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.