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Read issue #2 from Github repo thetom42/perplexica-mcp and implement the feature.
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I'll help you implement the feature requested in issue #2 from the GitHub repo thetom42/perplexica-mcp. Let's start by reading the issue to understand what needs to be implemented.
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**Assistant:**
Now that I've read the issue, I understand that we need to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable using the python-dotenv package. Let's implement this step by step.
First, let's check the current content of the `perplexica_mcp_tool.py` file to see where the hardcoded URL is located:
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1 | #!/usr/bin/env python3
2 |
3 | import requests
4 | from mcp.server.fastmcp import FastMCP
5 | from pydantic import Field
6 | from typing import Annotated
7 |
8 | # Create an MCP server
9 | mcp = FastMCP("Perplexica", dependencies=["requests", "mcp", "pydantic"])
10 |
11 |
12 | # Add the search tool
13 | @mcp.tool(
14 | name="search",
15 | description="Search using Perplexica's AI-powered search engine"
16 | )
17 | def search(
18 | query: Annotated[str, Field(description="Search query string")],
19 | focus_mode: Annotated[str, Field(description="Focus mode, must be one of: 'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant', 'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'")],
20 | chat_model: Annotated[str, Field(description="Chat model configuration with provider (e.g., openai, ollama), name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini), and optional customOpenAIBaseURL and customOpenAIKey", default=None)],
21 | embedding_model: Annotated[str, Field(description="Embedding model configuration with provider (e.g., openai) and name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)", default=None)],
22 | optimization_mode: Annotated[str, Field(description="Optimization mode: 'speed' (prioritize speed) or 'balanced' (balance speed and quality)", default=None)],
23 | history: Annotated[list[tuple[str, str]], Field(description="Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs where role is 'human' or 'assistant'", default=None)],
24 | system_instructions: Annotated[str, Field(description="Custom instructions to guide the AI's response style, format, or focus area", default=None)],
25 | stream: Annotated[bool, Field(description="Whether to stream responses (default: False)", default=False)]
26 | ) -> dict:
27 | """
28 | Search using Perplexica's AI-powered search engine
29 |
30 | Args:
31 | query: The search query or question
32 | focus_mode: Focus mode, must be one of: 'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant', 'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'
33 | chat_model: Chat model configuration with provider (e.g., openai, ollama), name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini), and optional customOpenAIBaseURL and customOpenAIKey
34 | embedding_model: Embedding model configuration with provider (e.g., openai) and name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)
35 | optimization_mode: Optimization mode: 'speed' (prioritize speed) or 'balanced' (balance speed and quality)
36 | history: Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs where role is 'human' or 'assistant'
37 | system_instructions: Custom instructions to guide the AI's response style, format, or focus area
38 | stream: Whether to stream responses (default: False)
39 |
40 | Returns:
41 | dict: The search results
42 | """
43 | return perplexica_search(
44 | query=query,
45 | focus_mode=focus_mode,
46 | chat_model=chat_model,
47 | embedding_model=embedding_model,
48 | optimization_mode=optimization_mode,
49 | history=history,
50 | system_instructions=system_instructions,
51 | stream=stream
52 | )
53 |
54 |
55 | def perplexica_search(
56 | query, focus_mode,
57 | chat_model=None,
58 | embedding_model=None,
59 | optimization_mode=None,
60 | history=None,
61 | system_instructions=None,
62 | stream=False
63 | ) -> dict:
64 | """
65 | Search using the Perplexica API
66 |
67 | Args:
68 | query (str): The search query
69 | chat_model (dict, optional): Chat model configuration with:
70 | provider: Provider name (e.g., openai, ollama)
71 | name: Model name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini)
72 | customOpenAIBaseURL: Optional custom OpenAI base URL
73 | customOpenAIKey: Optional custom OpenAI API key
74 | embedding_model (dict, optional): Embedding model configuration with:
75 | provider: Provider name (e.g., openai)
76 | name: Model name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)
77 | optimization_mode (str, optional): Optimization mode ('speed' or 'balanced')
78 | focus_mode (str, required): Focus mode, must be one of:
79 | 'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant',
80 | 'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'
81 | history (list, optional): Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs
82 | system_instructions (str, optional): Custom instructions for AI response
83 | stream (bool, optional): Whether to stream responses (default: False)
84 |
85 | Returns:
86 | dict: The search results
87 | """
88 | url = 'http://localhost:3000/api/search'
89 | payload = {
90 | 'query': query,
91 | 'focusMode': focus_mode
92 | }
93 |
94 | if chat_model:
95 | payload['chatModel'] = chat_model
96 | if embedding_model:
97 | payload['embeddingModel'] = embedding_model
98 | if optimization_mode:
99 | payload['optimizationMode'] = optimization_mode
100 | if history:
101 | payload['history'] = history
102 | if system_instructions:
103 | payload['systemInstructions'] = system_instructions
104 | if stream:
105 | payload['stream'] = stream
106 |
107 | response = requests.post(url, json=payload)
108 | response.raise_for_status()
109 | return response.json()
110 |
111 |
112 | if __name__ == "__main__":
113 | # Run the MCP server
114 | mcp.run()
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---
**Assistant:**
Now I can see that the hardcoded URL is on line 88: `url = 'http://localhost:3000/api/search'`. Let's implement the changes step by step:
1. First, we need to install the python-dotenv package. Let's update the pyproject.toml file to include this dependency:
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<path>pyproject.toml</path>
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**User:**
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1 | [project]
2 | name = "perplexica-mcp"
3 | version = "0.1.0"
4 | dependencies = ["mcp[cli]", "requests"]
5 |
6 | [tool.uv]
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**Assistant:**
Let's update the pyproject.toml file to include the python-dotenv package:
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[project]
name = "perplexica-mcp"
version = "0.1.0"
dependencies = ["mcp[cli]", "requests", "python-dotenv"]
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**User:**
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**Assistant:**
2. Now, let's create a .env file to store the backend URL. We'll add it to the root of the project:
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**User:**
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---
**Assistant:**
3. Now, let's update the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL:
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<path>perplexica_mcp_tool.py</path>
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
import os
import requests
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from mcp.server.fastmcp import FastMCP
from pydantic import Field
from typing import Annotated
# Load environment variables from .env file
load_dotenv()
# Get the backend URL from environment variable or use default
PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL = os.getenv('PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL', 'http://localhost:3000/api/search')
# Create an MCP server
mcp = FastMCP("Perplexica", dependencies=["requests", "mcp", "pydantic", "python-dotenv"])
# Add the search tool
@mcp.tool(
name="search",
description="Search using Perplexica's AI-powered search engine"
)
def search(
query: Annotated[str, Field(description="Search query string")],
focus_mode: Annotated[str, Field(description="Focus mode, must be one of: 'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant', 'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'")],
chat_model: Annotated[str, Field(description="Chat model configuration with provider (e.g., openai, ollama), name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini), and optional customOpenAIBaseURL and customOpenAIKey", default=None)],
embedding_model: Annotated[str, Field(description="Embedding model configuration with provider (e.g., openai) and name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)", default=None)],
optimization_mode: Annotated[str, Field(description="Optimization mode: 'speed' (prioritize speed) or 'balanced' (balance speed and quality)", default=None)],
history: Annotated[list[tuple[str, str]], Field(description="Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs where role is 'human' or 'assistant'", default=None)],
system_instructions: Annotated[str, Field(description="Custom instructions to guide the AI's response style, format, or focus area", default=None)],
stream: Annotated[bool, Field(description="Whether to stream responses (default: False)", default=False)]
) -> dict:
"""
Search using Perplexica's AI-powered search engine
Args:
query: The search query or question
focus_mode: Focus mode, must be one of: 'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant', 'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'
chat_model: Chat model configuration with provider (e.g., openai, ollama), name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini), and optional customOpenAIBaseURL and customOpenAIKey
embedding_model: Embedding model configuration with provider (e.g., openai) and name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)
optimization_mode: Optimization mode: 'speed' (prioritize speed) or 'balanced' (balance speed and quality)
history: Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs where role is 'human' or 'assistant'
system_instructions: Custom instructions to guide the AI's response style, format, or focus area
stream: Whether to stream responses (default: False)
Returns:
dict: The search results
"""
return perplexica_search(
query=query,
focus_mode=focus_mode,
chat_model=chat_model,
embedding_model=embedding_model,
optimization_mode=optimization_mode,
history=history,
system_instructions=system_instructions,
stream=stream
)
def perplexica_search(
query, focus_mode,
chat_model=None,
embedding_model=None,
optimization_mode=None,
history=None,
system_instructions=None,
stream=False
) -> dict:
"""
Search using the Perplexica API
Args:
query (str): The search query
chat_model (dict, optional): Chat model configuration with:
provider: Provider name (e.g., openai, ollama)
name: Model name (e.g., gpt-4o-mini)
customOpenAIBaseURL: Optional custom OpenAI base URL
customOpenAIKey: Optional custom OpenAI API key
embedding_model (dict, optional): Embedding model configuration with:
provider: Provider name (e.g., openai)
name: Model name (e.g., text-embedding-3-large)
optimization_mode (str, optional): Optimization mode ('speed' or 'balanced')
focus_mode (str, required): Focus mode, must be one of:
'webSearch', 'academicSearch', 'writingAssistant',
'wolframAlphaSearch', 'youtubeSearch', 'redditSearch'
history (list, optional): Conversation history as list of [role, message] pairs
system_instructions (str, optional): Custom instructions for AI response
stream (bool, optional): Whether to stream responses (default: False)
Returns:
dict: The search results
"""
url = PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL
payload = {
'query': query,
'focusMode': focus_mode
}
if chat_model:
payload['chatModel'] = chat_model
if embedding_model:
payload['embeddingModel'] = embedding_model
if optimization_mode:
payload['optimizationMode'] = optimization_mode
if history:
payload['history'] = history
if system_instructions:
payload['systemInstructions'] = system_instructions
if stream:
payload['stream'] = stream
response = requests.post(url, json=payload)
response.raise_for_status()
return response.json()
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Run the MCP server
mcp.run()
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**User:**
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**Assistant:**
4. Finally, let's update the README.md file to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables:
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<path>README.md</path>
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**User:**
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1 | # Perplexica MCP Server
2 |
3 | Perplexica MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a proxy to provide LLM access to Perplexica's AI-powered search engine. This server enables AI assistants and other MCP clients to perform searches through the Perplexica API.
4 |
5 | ## What This MCP Server Provides
6 |
7 | - **Single Search Tool**: Exposes Perplexica's search functionality as an MCP tool
8 | - **API Proxy**: Acts as a bridge between MCP clients and the Perplexica search endpoint
9 | - **Parameter Passthrough**: Forwards all search parameters (focus modes, models, etc.) to the Perplexica API
10 | - **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Implements the Model Context Protocol for seamless integration with AI assistants
11 |
12 | ## Installation
13 |
14 | To use the Perplexica MCP Server, you'll need to have Python 3.7 or later installed on your system.
15 |
16 | 1. Clone this repository:
17 |
18 | ```bash
19 | git clone https://github.com/yourusername/perplexica-mcp.git
20 | cd perplexica-mcp
21 | ```
22 |
23 | 2. Install the required dependencies:
24 |
25 | ```bash
26 | pip install -e .
27 | ```
28 |
29 | ## MCP Server Configuration
30 |
31 | This server is designed to be used with MCP-compatible clients. Add the following configuration to your MCP client:
32 |
33 | ```json
34 | {
35 | "mcpServers": {
36 | "perplexica": {
37 | "command": "uv",
38 | "args": ["run", "/path/to/perplexica-mcp/perplexica_mcp_tool.py"]
39 | }
40 | }
41 | }
42 | ```
43 |
44 | ## Usage
45 |
46 | This MCP server provides a `search` tool that can be used by MCP clients to perform searches through Perplexica. The tool accepts the following parameters:
47 |
48 | ### Search Tool Parameters
49 |
50 | - `query` (required): The search query string
51 | - `focus_mode` (required): The search focus mode
52 | - `chat_model` (optional): Chat model configuration
53 | - `embedding_model` (optional): Embedding model configuration
54 | - `optimization_mode` (optional): Performance optimization setting
55 | - `history` (optional): Conversation history
56 | - `system_instructions` (optional): Custom AI guidance
57 | - `stream` (optional): Whether to stream responses
58 |
59 | ### Example Usage via MCP Client
60 |
61 | When connected to an MCP client, you can use the search tool like this:
62 |
63 | ```none
64 | Search for "Python programming best practices" using webSearch focus mode
65 | ```
66 |
67 | The MCP client will automatically invoke the search tool with the appropriate parameters.
68 |
69 | ## Perplexica Integration
70 |
71 | This MCP server acts as a proxy to the Perplexica search API. All search parameters and configurations are passed through to the underlying Perplexica service:
72 |
73 | - **Focus Modes**: Supports all Perplexica focus modes (webSearch, academicSearch, writingAssistant, wolframAlphaSearch, youtubeSearch, redditSearch)
74 | - **Model Configuration**: Passes through chat model and embedding model settings to Perplexica
75 | - **Search Options**: Forwards optimization modes, conversation history, and system instructions
76 |
77 | For detailed information about Perplexica's capabilities and features, please refer to the [Perplexica documentation](https://github.com/ItzCrazyKns/Perplexica).
78 |
79 | ## Contributing
80 |
81 | Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
82 |
83 | ## License
84 |
85 | This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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<path>README.md</path>
<content>
# Perplexica MCP Server
Perplexica MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a proxy to provide LLM access to Perplexica's AI-powered search engine. This server enables AI assistants and other MCP clients to perform searches through the Perplexica API.
## What This MCP Server Provides
- **Single Search Tool**: Exposes Perplexica's search functionality as an MCP tool
- **API Proxy**: Acts as a bridge between MCP clients and the Perplexica search endpoint
- **Parameter Passthrough**: Forwards all search parameters (focus modes, models, etc.) to the Perplexica API
- **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Implements the Model Context Protocol for seamless integration with AI assistants
## Installation
To use the Perplexica MCP Server, you'll need to have Python 3.7 or later installed on your system.
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/perplexica-mcp.git
cd perplexica-mcp
```
2. Install the required dependencies:
```bash
pip install -e .
```
## MCP Server Configuration
This server is designed to be used with MCP-compatible clients. Add the following configuration to your MCP client:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexica": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "/path/to/perplexica-mcp/perplexica_mcp_tool.py"]
}
}
}
```
## Backend URL Configuration
The Perplexica MCP Server uses an environment variable to configure the backend URL. To set this up:
1. Create a `.env` file in the root of the project (if it doesn't already exist)
2. Add the `PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL` variable with your desired backend URL:
```ini
PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3000/api/search
```
The server will use this URL to communicate with the Perplexica backend. If the environment variable is not set, it will default to `http://localhost:3000/api/search`.
## Usage
This MCP server provides a `search` tool that can be used by MCP clients to perform searches through Perplexica. The tool accepts the following parameters:
### Search Tool Parameters
- `query` (required): The search query string
- `focus_mode` (required): The search focus mode
- `chat_model` (optional): Chat model configuration
- `embedding_model` (optional): Embedding model configuration
- `optimization_mode` (optional): Performance optimization setting
- `history` (optional): Conversation history
- `system_instructions` (optional): Custom AI guidance
- `stream` (optional): Whether to stream responses
### Example Usage via MCP Client
When connected to an MCP client, you can use the search tool like this:
```none
Search for "Python programming best practices" using webSearch focus mode
```
The MCP client will automatically invoke the search tool with the appropriate parameters.
## Perplexica Integration
This MCP server acts as a proxy to the Perplexica search API. All search parameters and configurations are passed through to the underlying Perplexica service:
- **Focus Modes**: Supports all Perplexica focus modes (webSearch, academicSearch, writingAssistant, wolframAlphaSearch, youtubeSearch, redditSearch)
- **Model Configuration**: Passes through chat model and embedding model settings to Perplexica
- **Search Options**: Forwards optimization modes, conversation history, and system instructions
For detailed information about Perplexica's capabilities and features, please refer to the [Perplexica documentation](https://github.com/ItzCrazyKns/Perplexica).
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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79 | .ipynb_checkpoints
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85 | # pyenv
86 | # For a library or package, you might want to ignore these files since the code is intended to run in multiple environments;
87 | # otherwise, check them in:
88 | # .python-version
89 |
90 | # pipenv
91 | # According to pypa/pipenv#598, it is recommended to include Pipfile.lock in version control.
92 | # However, in case of collaboration, if having platform-specific dependencies or dependencies
93 | # having no cross-platform support, pipenv may install dependencies that don't work, or not
94 | # install all needed dependencies.
95 | #Pipfile.lock
96 |
97 | # poetry
98 | # Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include poetry.lock in version control.
99 | # This is especially important for library projects, to ensure consistent installs across environments.
100 | # However, this is a personal preference and may vary by project.
101 | #poetry.lock
102 |
103 | # pdm
104 | # Similar to Pipfile.lock, it is generally recommended to include pdm.lock in version control.
105 | #pdm.lock
106 | # pdm stores project-wide configurations in .pdm.toml, but it is recommended to not include it
107 | # in version control.
108 | # https://pdm.fming.dev/#use-with-ide
109 | .pdm.toml
110 |
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114 | # Celery stuff
115 | celerybeat-schedule
116 | celerybeat.pid
117 |
118 | # SageMath parsed files
119 | *.sage.py
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121 | # Environments
122 | .env
123 | .venv
124 | env/
125 | venv/
126 | ENV/
127 | env.bak/
128 | venv.bak/
129 |
130 | # Spyder project settings
131 | .spyderproject
132 | .spyproject
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134 | # Rope project settings
135 | .ropeproject
136 |
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138 | /site
139 |
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142 | .dmypy.json
143 | dmypy.json
144 |
145 | # Pyre type checker
146 | .pyre/
147 |
148 | # pytype static type analyzer
149 | .pytype/
150 |
151 | # Cython debug symbols
152 | cython_debug/
153 |
154 | # PyCharm
155 | .idea/
156 | *.iml
157 | *.ipr
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159 | # VS Code
160 | .vscode/
161 | !.vscode/settings.json
162 | !.vscode/tasks.json
163 | !.vscode/launch.json
164 | !.vscode/extensions.json
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168 | .history/
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171 | *.tmlanguage.cache
172 | *.tmPreferences.cache
173 | *.stTheme.cache
174 | *.sublime-workspace
175 | *.sublime-project
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183 | Package Control.ca-list
184 | Package Control.ca-bundle
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186 | Package Control.cache/
187 | Package Control.ca-certs/
188 | Package Control.merged-ca-bundle
189 | Package Control.user-ca-bundle
190 | oscrypto-ca-bundle.crt
191 | bh_unicode_properties.cache
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194 | .vscode/*
195 | !.vscode/settings.json
196 | !.vscode/tasks.json
197 | !.vscode/launch.json
198 | !.vscode/extensions.json
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200 | # Local History for Visual Studio Code
201 | .history/
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203 | # macOS
204 | .DS_Store
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**Assistant:**
I see that the .env file is already in the .gitignore file, so we don't need to add it.
Let's verify that all the changes have been made correctly:
1. We've added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. We've created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. We've updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. We've updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables
All the required changes have been implemented successfully. Let's attempt completion:
<attempt_completion>
<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
</result>
</attempt_completion>
---
**User:**
[attempt_completion] Result:
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<feedback>
I am missing a
"env": {
"PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL": "http://localhost:3000/api/search"
}
in the MCP Server Configuration section of the README.md.
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I apologize for the oversight. Let's update the README.md file to include the environment variable configuration in the MCP Server Configuration section:
<write_to_file>
<path>README.md</path>
<content>
# Perplexica MCP Server
Perplexica MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that acts as a proxy to provide LLM access to Perplexica's AI-powered search engine. This server enables AI assistants and other MCP clients to perform searches through the Perplexica API.
## What This MCP Server Provides
- **Single Search Tool**: Exposes Perplexica's search functionality as an MCP tool
- **API Proxy**: Acts as a bridge between MCP clients and the Perplexica search endpoint
- **Parameter Passthrough**: Forwards all search parameters (focus modes, models, etc.) to the Perplexica API
- **MCP Protocol Compliance**: Implements the Model Context Protocol for seamless integration with AI assistants
## Installation
To use the Perplexica MCP Server, you'll need to have Python 3.7 or later installed on your system.
1. Clone this repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/perplexica-mcp.git
cd perplexica-mcp
```
2. Install the required dependencies:
```bash
pip install -e .
```
## MCP Server Configuration
This server is designed to be used with MCP-compatible clients. Add the following configuration to your MCP client:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexica": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "/path/to/perplexica-mcp/perplexica_mcp_tool.py"],
"env": {
"PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL": "http://localhost:3000/api/search"
}
}
}
}
```
## Backend URL Configuration
The Perplexica MCP Server uses an environment variable to configure the backend URL. To set this up:
1. Create a `.env` file in the root of the project (if it doesn't already exist)
2. Add the `PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL` variable with your desired backend URL:
```ini
PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:3000/api/search
```
The server will use this URL to communicate with the Perplexica backend. If the environment variable is not set, it will default to `http://localhost:3000/api/search`.
## Usage
This MCP server provides a `search` tool that can be used by MCP clients to perform searches through Perplexica. The tool accepts the following parameters:
### Search Tool Parameters
- `query` (required): The search query string
- `focus_mode` (required): The search focus mode
- `chat_model` (optional): Chat model configuration
- `embedding_model` (optional): Embedding model configuration
- `optimization_mode` (optional): Performance optimization setting
- `history` (optional): Conversation history
- `system_instructions` (optional): Custom AI guidance
- `stream` (optional): Whether to stream responses
### Example Usage via MCP Client
When connected to an MCP client, you can use the search tool like this:
```none
Search for "Python programming best practices" using webSearch focus mode
```
The MCP client will automatically invoke the search tool with the appropriate parameters.
## Perplexica Integration
This MCP server acts as a proxy to the Perplexica search API. All search parameters and configurations are passed through to the underlying Perplexica service:
- **Focus Modes**: Supports all Perplexica focus modes (webSearch, academicSearch, writingAssistant, wolframAlphaSearch, youtubeSearch, redditSearch)
- **Model Configuration**: Passes through chat model and embedding model settings to Perplexica
- **Search Options**: Forwards optimization modes, conversation history, and system instructions
For detailed information about Perplexica's capabilities and features, please refer to the [Perplexica documentation](https://github.com/ItzCrazyKns/Perplexica).
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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**Assistant:**
Now I've updated the README.md file to include the environment variable configuration in the MCP Server Configuration section. Let's attempt completion again:
<attempt_completion>
<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables, including adding the environment variable configuration to the MCP Server Configuration section
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
</result>
</attempt_completion>
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**User:**
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<feedback>
I see that we are referencing a LICENSE file inside the README.md, but we are missing that file. Can we create a valid MIT License file?
</feedback>
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Certainly! Let's create a valid MIT License file for the project:
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MIT License
Copyright (c) 2025 thetom42
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all
copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE
SOFTWARE.
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**Assistant:**
Now that we've created the MIT License file, let's attempt completion again:
<attempt_completion>
<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables, including adding the environment variable configuration to the MCP Server Configuration section
5. Created a valid MIT License file for the project
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
Additionally, I've created a valid MIT License file for the project as requested.
</result>
</attempt_completion>
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<feedback>
Fix this warning:
warning: No `requires-python` value found in the workspace. Defaulting to `>=3.12`
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Let's fix the warning by adding a `requires-python` value to the pyproject.toml file:
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Let's update the pyproject.toml file to include the `requires-python` value:
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[project]
name = "perplexica-mcp"
version = "0.1.0"
requires-python = ">=3.7"
dependencies = ["mcp[cli]", "requests", "python-dotenv"]
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<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables, including adding the environment variable configuration to the MCP Server Configuration section
5. Created a valid MIT License file for the project
6. Added the `requires-python` value to the pyproject.toml file to fix the warning
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
Additionally, I've created a valid MIT License file for the project and fixed the warning about the missing `requires-python` value in the pyproject.toml file.
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Let's add the new feature to our CHANGELOG.md.
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1 | # Changelog
2 |
3 | All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
4 |
5 | The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
6 | and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
7 |
8 | ## [Unreleased]
9 |
10 | ## [0.1.0] - 2025-05-31
11 |
12 | ### Added
13 |
14 | - Initial implementation of Perplexica MCP Server
15 | - Model Context Protocol (MCP) server acting as a proxy to Perplexica API
16 | - Single search tool that forwards requests to Perplexica endpoint
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# Changelog
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
## [Unreleased]
## [0.1.0] - 2025-05-31
### Added
- Initial implementation of Perplexica MCP Server
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server acting as a proxy to Perplexica API
- Single search tool that forwards requests to Perplexica endpoint
- Parameter passthrough for all Perplexica search options and configurations
- MCP-compatible interface for AI assistants and other MCP clients
### Changed
- Replaced hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with environment variable configuration
- Updated documentation to explain environment variable configuration
- Added MIT License file
- Added `requires-python` value to pyproject.toml
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<attempt_completion>
<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables, including adding the environment variable configuration to the MCP Server Configuration section
5. Created a valid MIT License file for the project
6. Added the `requires-python` value to the pyproject.toml file to fix the warning
7. Added the new feature to the CHANGELOG.md file
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
Additionally, I've created a valid MIT License file for the project, fixed the warning about the missing `requires-python` value in the pyproject.toml file, and added the new feature to the CHANGELOG.md file.
</result>
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---
**User:**
[attempt_completion] Result:
The user has provided feedback on the results. Consider their input to continue the task, and then attempt completion again.
<feedback>
Now commit the changes referencing our current issue and subsequently push it. Write a closing comment to the issue and close it.
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Let's commit the changes and push them to the repository, then close the issue:
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<result>
I've successfully implemented the feature requested in issue #2 to replace the hardcoded Perplexica backend URL with an environment variable. Here's what I've done:
1. Added the python-dotenv package to the dependencies in pyproject.toml
2. Created a .env file with the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL variable
3. Updated the perplexica_mcp_tool.py file to use the environment variable for the backend URL
4. Updated the README.md file to include information about configuring the backend URL via environment variables, including adding the environment variable configuration to the MCP Server Configuration section
5. Created a valid MIT License file for the project
6. Added the `requires-python` value to the pyproject.toml file to fix the warning
7. Added the new feature to the CHANGELOG.md file
8. Committed the changes and pushed them to the repository
9. Added a closing comment to the issue and closed it
The implementation follows the steps outlined in the issue:
1. Installed the python-dotenv package
2. Created a .env file to store the backend URL
3. Updated the code to read the backend URL from the environment variable using dotenv
4. Updated documentation to explain how to configure the backend URL via environment variables
The code now reads the backend URL from the PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL environment variable, with a fallback to the default value if the variable is not set. This makes the MCP server more configurable and easier to deploy in different environments.
Additionally, I've created a valid MIT License file for the project, fixed the warning about the missing `requires-python` value in the pyproject.toml file, added the new feature to the CHANGELOG.md file, and closed the issue with a detailed comment about the changes made.
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