Search the web via Perplexity AI Pro from Claude or Cursor, using your existing Pro session cookie — no API key needed.
perplexity_search — deep web search returning a detailed answer with citations and sources; tunable via mode (copilot/concise), model (pplx_pro/pplx_alpha), and focus (internet, academic, writing, youtube, reddit).
perplexity_follow_up — continue a conversation inside an existing thread using a thread_uuid from a prior search, with the same mode/model/focus options.
perplexity_threads — list your recent search threads (optional limit, default 10).
perplexity_export — export an answer entry as markdown or PDF using its entry_uuid.
perplexity_collections — list your saved Perplexity collections.
Provides deep web search via Perplexity Pro, thread management, and export capabilities using a browser session cookie.
Click on "Deploy 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., "@perplexity-pro-mcp search for latest breakthroughs in quantum computing"
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.
Search the web from Claude or Cursor — MCP server for Perplexity AI Pro. Deep search, follow-up questions and conversation export. Uses your existing Pro session — no extra API key needed.
MCP server for Perplexity AI Pro — deep web search, thread management, and export. Uses your browser session cookie, so it works with your existing Perplexity Pro subscription (no API key needed).
⚠️ This server uses Perplexity's unofficial internal API and a browser session cookie. It may break if Perplexity changes their API, and heavy automated use may violate Perplexity's Terms of Service. Use at your own risk.
Tool | Description |
| Deep web search via Perplexity Pro (answer + sources + related queries) |
| Continue conversation in an existing thread |
| List recent search threads |
| Export an answer as markdown or PDF |
| List saved collections |
Related MCP server: PPX-MCP
Open https://www.perplexity.ai (logged in) → DevTools (F12) → Network tab → click any request to perplexity.ai → Headers → copy the full Cookie header value.
Claude Code:
claude mcp add perplexity -e PERPLEXITY_COOKIE="<full cookie string>" -- npx -y perplexity-pro-mcpClaude Desktop / other clients (claude_desktop_config.json or equivalent):
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "perplexity-pro-mcp"],
"env": {
"PERPLEXITY_COOKIE": "<full cookie string>"
}
}
}
}query — search query
mode — copilot (deep multi-step) or concise (quick)
model — pplx_pro or pplx_alpha
focus — internet, academic, writing, youtube, reddit
query — follow-up question
thread_uuid — UUID from a previous search result
entry_uuid — entry UUID (from threads list)
format — md or pdf
Cookies expire in ~30 days. If you get 403 errors, copy fresh cookies from the browser.
Note: perplexity_search works with just the session token. Other tools require full cookies (including cf_clearance).
npm install
npm run build # compile TypeScript → dist/
npm start # run locally (requires PERPLEXITY_COOKIE)MIT
List user's Perplexity collections (saved threads).
Inputs: no named parameters.
Export a Perplexity answer entry as markdown or PDF.
Inputs: entry_uuid (required), format.
Continue a conversation in an existing Perplexity thread. Use thread_uuid from a previous search result.
Inputs: query (required), thread_uuid (required), mode, focus, +1 more.
Search the web using Perplexity AI Pro. Returns a detailed answer with citations and sources.
Inputs: query (required), mode, focus, model.
List recent Perplexity search threads.
Inputs: limit.
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Scored across 5 tools
Each tool serves a unique purpose: searching, listing threads/collections, following up, and exporting. No overlapping functionality.
All tools follow the 'perplexity_' prefix with snake_case, mixing verb and noun patterns consistently (e.g., search, threads, export). Predictable and clear.
Five tools is well-scoped for a search assistant: core search, thread management, follow-up, export, and collections. Not excessive nor sparse.
Covers essential operations: search, view threads, follow-up, export, and list collections. Minor gap: no tool to delete or modify threads/collections, but core workflow is complete.
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