How to install Perplexity Browser MCP in Codex

To install Perplexity Browser MCP in Codex, run "codex mcp add perplexity-browser-mcp -- npx -y perplexity-browser-mcp" in your terminal, then type /mcp in Codex to check it.

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Run the install command

In a terminal, run:

codex mcp add perplexity-browser-mcp -- npx -y perplexity-browser-mcp

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Check it
Inside Codex, type /mcp to see the server and its tools.

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

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Questions

Does Perplexity Browser MCP work in Codex?

Yes. Codex supports mcp servers in the codex cli and ide extension, and Perplexity Browser MCP installs with the steps above.

Perplexity Browser MCP does not show up in Codex. What now?

Restart Codex fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Perplexity Browser MCP safe?

It scores 13 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.