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How to install MCP Server Perplexity in Cursor

To install MCP Server Perplexity in Cursor, click "Add to Cursor" on this page or paste the "mcp-server-perplexity" block into ~/.cursor/mcp.json, then check for a green dot in Cursor Settings under MCP.

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   One click (fastest)

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

   Add MCP Server Perplexity to Cursor
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   Or add it by hand

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

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "mcp-server-perplexity": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "-y",
           "mcp-server-perplexity"
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   Copy
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   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 MCP Server Perplexity needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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