Perplexity MCP server
The Perplexity MCP server lets your AI agent work with Perplexity from Claude Code, Claude for desktop, or Cursor. It's official, made by Perplexity, runs on your computer.
Add it to your agent
Claude for desktop runs this server on your computer. Add it to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude.
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@perplexity-ai/mcp-server"
]
}
}
}What Perplexity says it does
Real-time web search, reasoning, and research through Perplexity's API.
Listed in the official MCP Registry as ai.perplexity/mcp-server.
Before you connect it
An MCP server lets your agent read and change what you connect it to in Perplexity. Connect a test account or a test project first, and check what your agent can do before you give it your real data.
Questions
Is there an official Perplexity MCP server?
Yes. Perplexity publishes it in the official MCP Registry as ai.perplexity/mcp-server.
How do I connect Perplexity to Claude?
Run claude mcp add perplexity -- npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server in Claude Code, or add the server to Claude for desktop's config file.
Which apps can use the Perplexity MCP server?
Apps that run MCP servers on your computer, including Claude Code, Claude for desktop, and Cursor.
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