Perplexity MCP Server

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Overview

Perplexity MCP Server is a server designed to interface with the Perplexity API, allowing users to request chat completions with citations.

To use the Perplexity MCP Server, install it on your system by configuring the Claude Desktop client with the appropriate settings and your Perplexity API key.

Integration with the Perplexity API for chat completions - Support for citation in responses - Easy installation and configuration for desktop clients

Enhancing chat applications with citation-backed responses.
Providing users with reliable information sourced from the Perplexity API.
Assisting developers in building applications that require intelligent chat functionalities.

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

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the purpose of the Perplexity MCP Server?

The Perplexity MCP Server allows users to interact with the Perplexity API for chat completions and citations.

Are there any limitations?

Yes, the Claude Desktop client may timeout if processing takes too long, but updates may resolve this in the future.

How do I install the server?

Follow the quickstart guide to configure the Claude Desktop client with the necessary settings.

Research and data

Perplexity MCP Server — MCP Registry