Perplexity AI MCP Server
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
Integrations
Used as an HTTP client to communicate with the Perplexity AI API, enabling the server to make requests to Perplexity's endpoints.
Required for running the MCP server, providing the JavaScript runtime environment for the server application.
Used for package management and running the server via scripts defined in the project.
Perplexity AI MCP Server
This repository contains the source code for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Perplexity AI API. This server allows users to interact with Perplexity AI through various tools, including chatting, searching, and retrieving documentation.
Purpose
This server simplifies the integration of Perplexity AI into MCP-based systems. It provides a convenient and standardized way to access Perplexity AI's capabilities.
Setup
- Install Node.js and npm: Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system.
- Clone the repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.
- Install dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and run
npm install. - Configure API Key: Set the
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYenvironment variable to your Perplexity API key. - Run the server: Run
npm startto start the server.
Usage
The server exposes several tools that can be accessed through the MCP system. Refer to the MCP documentation for details on how to use these tools.
Technologies Used
- TypeScript
- @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
- axios
Known Issues
- The Perplexity API may be unreliable. Error handling is included to gracefully handle API failures.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
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This server provides access to the Perplexity AI API, enabling interaction through chatting, searching, and documentation retrieval within MCP-based systems.