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Verified · npm:perplexity-mcp-serverMCP server by cyanheads · updated · 64 downloads a week
A Perplexity API Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that unlocks Perplexity's search-augmented AI capabilities for LLM agents. Features robust error handling, secure input validation, and transparent reasoning with the showThinking parameter. Built with Perplexity MCP Server is published by npm:perplexity-mcp-server from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Apache-2.0: permissive, fine for commercial use
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Install Perplexity MCP Server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add perplexity-mcp-server -- npx -y perplexity-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"perplexity-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install Perplexity MCP Server in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"perplexity-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"perplexity-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add perplexity-mcp-server -- npx -y perplexity-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"perplexity-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install Perplexity MCP Server in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add perplexity-mcp-server npx -y perplexity-mcp-serverGemini 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 perplexity-mcp-server block.
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Perplexity MCP Server: common questions
How do I install Perplexity MCP Server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add perplexity-mcp-server -- npx -y perplexity-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Perplexity MCP Server the official server?
Perplexity MCP Server is published by npm:perplexity-mcp-server from its verified domain in the official MCP Registry.
Is Perplexity MCP Server free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Perplexity MCP Server safe to use?
It scores 47 of 100. Grades: licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Perplexity MCP Server?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does Perplexity MCP Server 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.