Provides tools to perform real-time web searches and query multiple AI models—including Sonar, GPT-5.1, Claude 4.5, and Gemini—via Perplexity AI using Perplexity Pro session cookies.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@PPX-MCPResearch the latest breakthroughs in room-temperature superconductors"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
PPX-MCP
Unofficial MCP server for Perplexity AI with real-time web search.
Uses your Perplexity Pro subscription instead of the Perplexity API — no API keys needed, just your browser cookies. Supports model selection including GPT-5.1, Claude 4.5, Gemini, Grok, and more.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Perplexity AI in any way.
Platform Support
Platform | Status |
Windows + Chrome | ✅ Tested |
macOS / Linux | ⚠️ Untested — may need tweaks |
The login tool requires Chrome to be installed. On non-Windows platforms, you may need to manually set cookies or adjust the Chrome path in the code.
Installation
Or run directly with npx:
Usage with Kiro / Claude Desktop
Add to your MCP config:
Cookies are stored in ~/.ppx-mcp/settings.json (persists across updates).
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Ask Perplexity AI with web search |
| List available models |
| Open browser to log in and auto-save cookies |
| Check config and cookie status |
perplexity_ask
Parameter | Required | Description |
| Yes | Question to ask |
| No | See models below (default: |
Available Models
Model | Description |
| Sonar - Perplexity's fast model |
| Best - Auto-selects the best model |
| Research - Deep research |
| GPT-5.1 - OpenAI's latest |
| GPT-5.1 Thinking - With reasoning |
| Claude 4.5 - Anthropic's newest |
| Claude 4.5 Thinking - With reasoning |
| Gemini 3 Pro - Google's model |
| Grok 4.1 - xAI's model |
| Kimi K2 - Moonshot's model |
Getting Cookies
Option 1: Use the login tool
Call
perplexity_login— opens a browser windowLog in to Perplexity
Cookies are automatically saved
Option 2: Manual
Open Firefox → perplexity.ai → log in
DevTools (F12) → Network tab
Send a message
Find
perplexity_askrequest → copy Cookie headerEdit
settings.jsondirectly
Credits
Inspired by perplexity-webui-scraper.
License
MIT
This is an unofficial project and is not affiliated with Perplexity AI.