perplexity-mcp-server

Overview

The Perplexity MCP Server is a well-structured implementation built on cyanheads/mcp-ts-template. It provides two primary tools: perplexity_search for quick search-augmented queries and perplexity_deep_research for comprehensive investigations. The server includes robust error handling, input validation, and supports both stdio and HTTP transports with authentication options. It follows MCP best practices with proper TypeScript typing and modular architecture.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• perplexity_search

  Performs a fast, search-augmented query using the Perplexity API.

  Try:What are the latest developments in quantum computing?Try:Find recent articles about climate change from academic sourcesTry:What happened in the tech industry last week?
• perplexity_deep_research

  Conducts an exhaustive, multi-source investigation for complex topics.

  Try:Research the history and current state of artificial intelligenceTry:Compare different approaches to sustainable energy productionTry:Investigate the impact of remote work on company culture

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/cyanheads/perplexity-mcp-server.git
cd perplexity-mcp-server

npm install

npm run build

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-mcp-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/your/perplexity-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What transport methods does this server support?

The server supports both stdio (default) and HTTP transports. The HTTP transport can be configured with port, host, and authentication options.

How do I handle timeouts for deep research?

For the deep research tool, it's recommended to allow a longer timeout (e.g., 180 seconds) through your MCP client. Some clients may time out after 60 seconds which isn't sufficient for deep research.

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