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Perplexity MCP Server

MCP server by Perplexity

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By the Klyvoo teamChecked October 3, 2026Checked on official sources

Perplexity MCP Server at a glance

Perplexity MCP Server is an official MCP server from Perplexity. It lets an AI assistant run Perplexity web search, quick answers, reasoning and deep research.

Connects to
Browser and web
Hosting
Remote and local · Streamable HTTP and stdio
Sign-in
OAuth or API key
Price
Usage-based
Works with
Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Windsurf, Antigravity
Best for
Users wanting cited answers and deep research
Checked
October 3, 2026 on official sources

How to install Perplexity MCP Server

Add the URL below as a new MCP server in your AI app’s settings or MCP config file, then sign in when asked. Sign-in: OAuth or API key.

Remote server URL
https://api.perplexity.ai/mcp

What Perplexity MCP Server can do

Perplexity MCP connects agents to the Perplexity Search API and Agent API. It returns ranked search results or cited answers, from quick replies up to deep research reports.

Tools it exposes include
perplexity_searchperplexity_askperplexity_reasonperplexity_research

Best for: users wanting cited answers and deep research

Pros

  • Hosted server with nothing to install
  • Cited answers with real-time search
  • Deep research tool built in

Cons

  • Every tool call bills API usage
  • Research runs can take minutes

Perplexity MCP Server FAQ

Is Perplexity MCP Server free?

No. Tool calls are billed at standard Perplexity API pricing to your API key or organization.

How do I connect Perplexity MCP Server?

Add https://api.perplexity.ai/mcp with an Authorization Bearer API key header or sign in with OAuth, or run npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server.

What can Perplexity MCP Server do?

It searches the web, answers questions with sources, reasons through problems and writes deep research reports.