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MCP Server Perplexity
Verified · npm:mcp-server-perplexityMCP server by wh1teee · updated · ★ 2 · 29 downloads a week
Enhanced MCP server with comprehensive Perplexity API parameter support for advanced development assistance MCP Server Perplexity is published by npm:mcp-server-perplexity from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
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Install MCP Server Perplexity
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add mcp-server-perplexity -- npx -y mcp-server-perplexityRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-perplexity"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install MCP Server Perplexity in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-perplexity"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"mcp-server-perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-perplexity"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add mcp-server-perplexity -- npx -y mcp-server-perplexity{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-server-perplexity"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install MCP Server Perplexity in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add mcp-server-perplexity npx -y mcp-server-perplexityGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the mcp-server-perplexity block.
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MCP Server Perplexity: common questions
How do I install MCP Server Perplexity?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add mcp-server-perplexity -- npx -y mcp-server-perplexity. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is MCP Server Perplexity the official server?
MCP Server Perplexity is published by npm:mcp-server-perplexity from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is MCP Server Perplexity free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is MCP Server Perplexity safe to use?
It scores 40 of 100. Grades: maintenance F, licence A, quality D. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to MCP Server Perplexity?
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Does MCP Server Perplexity work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.