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perplexity-search-mcp

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perplexity-search-mcp

MCP server for web search via Perplexity Sonar Pro through OpenRouter API.

Setup

1. Get an OpenRouter API Key

Get your API key from openrouter.ai/keys.

2. Add to MCP Client

Add to your MCP client config (e.g., AiderDesk, Claude Desktop):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["tsx", "src/index.ts"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/perplexity-search-mcp",
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "sk-or-..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Or with the built version:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-search": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["dist/index.js"],
      "cwd": "/path/to/perplexity-search-mcp",
      "env": {
        "OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "sk-or-..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Related MCP server: perplexity-mcp-server

Tool

perplexity_search

Search the web using Perplexity Sonar Pro.

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

query

string

✅

The search query

model

string

❌

Model to use (default: perplexity/sonar-pro-search)

Available models:

  • perplexity/sonar-pro-search (default) — deeper search, more citations

  • perplexity/sonar-search — faster, lighter

Development

pnpm install
pnpm build
pnpm dev    # run with tsx (no build needed)

License

MIT

Available Tools

1 tool
perplexity_searchB

Search the web using Perplexity Sonar Pro. Returns search results with citations.

Inputs: query (required), model.

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    TDQS

    A3.5/5.0

    Scored across 1 tool

    Disambiguation5/5

    With only one tool, there is no possibility of ambiguity. The tool's purpose is clearly distinct by default.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    Only one tool exists, so naming is trivially consistent. The name 'perplexity_search' uses a clear verb_noun pattern.

    Tool Count3/5

    A single tool is borderline for a server. While it may suffice for a basic search function, it feels thin and lacks supplementary tools for a richer interaction.

    Completeness4/5

    The server is narrowly scoped to web search via Perplexity, and the single tool covers the core operation adequately. Minor gaps like filtering or history are absent but not critical for the stated purpose.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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