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Perplexity MCP Server

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Overview

Perplexity MCP Server is a server that integrates with the Perplexity API to provide chat completion services with citation support.

To use the Perplexity MCP Server, install it via the Claude Desktop application and configure the necessary parameters including your API key.

  • Integration with the Perplexity API for chat completion. - Ability to generate requests with cited sources. - Configurable server settings for different operating systems.
  1. Automating responses to user queries using AI.
  2. Creating applications that require citational chat completion.
  3. Enhancing chatbots with reliable sourced information.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Perplexity MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

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

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

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

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-perplexity-tanigami": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-perplexity-tanigami"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the main purpose of the Perplexity MCP Server?

The main purpose is to facilitate chat completions using the Perplexity API while providing citation support for responses.

Are there limitations to using this server?

Yes, there are limitations such as possible timeouts if processing takes too long.

What operating systems are supported for configuration?

The server supports configurations for both macOS and Windows.

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