perplexity-mcp-zerver

Overview

Perplexity MCP Zerver is a research server implementing the Model Context Protocol to deliver AI-powered research capabilities through Perplexity's web interface. It provides intelligent web research, persistent conversations, content extraction, and developer tooling without requiring API keys. The implementation uses browser automation to access Perplexity's services locally, addressing privacy concerns and eliminating usage limits associated with traditional API-based approaches. The server supports multiple research tools and stores conversation history locally in SQLite.

Try asking AI

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

• search

  Perform research queries with configurable depth

  Try:Research quantum computing advancementsTry:Find information about the latest climate change studies
• get_documentation

  Retrieve technical documentation with examples

  Try:Get React 18 documentationTry:Retrieve Python async documentation with examples
• find_apis

  Discover relevant APIs for development needs

  Try:Find REST APIs for payment processingTry:Discover APIs for machine learning models
• check_deprecated_code

  Analyze code snippets for outdated patterns

  Try:Check this JavaScript code for deprecated patternsTry:Analyze if this Python code uses outdated practices
• extract_url_content

  Parse web content with automatic GitHub handling

  Try:Extract content from https://example.com/articleTry:Parse GitHub repository page for documentation
• chat_perplexity

  Persistent conversations with context history

  Try:Begin conversation about neural networksTry:Ask follow-up questions about quantum computing

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Installation

# Installation
git clone https://github.com/wysh3/perplexity-mcp-zerver.git
cd perplexity-mcp-zerver
bun install
bun run build

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-server": {
      "command": "bun",
      "args": ["/absolute/path/to/build/main.js"],
      "timeout": 300
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Does this require a Perplexity account?

No, it works without any authentication. You can optionally use a Perplexity Pro account for better models and higher limits.

How does it work without API keys?

It uses browser automation to interact with Perplexity's web interface, eliminating the need for API keys while maintaining research capabilities.

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