Perplexity
The Perplexity API Platform MCP server provides AI assistants with real-time web search, reasoning, and research capabilities through four main tools: `perplexity_search` for direct web searches, `perplexity_ask` for conversational AI with search, `perplexity_research` for deep analysis using the sonar-deep-research model, and `perplexity_reason` for advanced problem-solving. The server solves the problem of integrating current web information and sophisticated reasoning into AI workflows by connecting Claude and other AI assistants to Perplexity's Sonar models and Search API. Configuration requires a Perplexity API key and supports optional parameters like custom timeouts, base URLs, and response formatting to optimize token usage.
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- Dec 19, 2025
Tools
4 toolsPublic tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
perplexity_searchDirect web search using the Perplexity Search API. Returns ranked search results with metadata, perfect for finding current information.
Direct web search using the Perplexity Search API. Returns ranked search results with metadata, perfect for finding current information.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
perplexity_askGeneral-purpose conversational AI with real-time web search, backed by the Agent API fast preset. Great for quick questions and everyday searches.
General-purpose conversational AI with real-time web search, backed by the Agent API fast preset. Great for quick questions and everyday searches.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
perplexity_researchDeep, comprehensive research backed by the Agent API high preset. Ideal for thorough analysis and detailed reports.
Deep, comprehensive research backed by the Agent API high preset. Ideal for thorough analysis and detailed reports.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
perplexity_reasonAdvanced reasoning and problem-solving backed by the Agent API medium preset. Perfect for complex analytical tasks.
Advanced reasoning and problem-solving backed by the Agent API medium preset. Perfect for complex analytical tasks.
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
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Details
- Repository
- github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocol
- Category
- Search & Web Crawling
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