How to install Perplexity API Platform in Cursor

1. 1

   One click (fastest)

   Click the button to open Cursor with this server ready to add.

   Add Perplexity API Platform to Cursor
2. 2

   Or add it by hand

   Open Cursor Settings, then MCP, then Add new MCP server, or edit mcp.json directly and paste:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "perplexity-api-platform": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "-y",
           "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server"
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   Copy
3. 3

   Turn it on

   In Settings, MCP, make sure the server shows a green dot. Use it in Agent mode.

Config file: ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project)

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Perplexity API Platform needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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