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Perplexity MCP Server for Cline

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Overview

Perplexity Server is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a simple system for managing and summarizing text notes.

To use Perplexity Server, install the necessary dependencies, build the server, and configure it with Claude Desktop. You can create new notes using the provided tools and generate summaries as needed.

  • Supports creating and managing notes with URIs and metadata. - Provides tools for generating new notes and summarizing existing notes. - Access notes via customized note:// URIs for easy management.
  1. Keeping organized notes for projects with metadata.
  2. Summarizing multiple notes for quick reviews or overviews.
  3. Integrating with applications like Claude Desktop for enhanced note-taking.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect perplexity-server 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": {
    "perplexity-server-zenturacp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-perplexity-server-zenturacp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can I use Perplexity Server on any operating system?

Yes! You can use it on both MacOS and Windows platforms by following proper configuration methods.

How do I install Perplexity Server?

You can install it by running `npm install` to set up dependencies followed by `npm run build` to compile the server.

What is the purpose of the MCP Inspector?

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