local-only server
The server can only run on the client’s local machine because it depends on local resources.
Integrations
Utilizes Perplexity's Sonar Pro API to perform searches, get documentation, find APIs, and check deprecated code
Provides capabilities to retrieve React documentation and check for deprecated React patterns like class components
Uses SQLite for local chat history storage
Perplexity MCP Server
An intelligent research assistant powered by Perplexity's specialized AI models. Features automatic query complexity detection to route requests to the most appropriate model for optimal results. Unlike the Official server, it has search capabilities FOR EVERY TASK, essentially
Tools
Quick Note: The Deep Research tool is going to timeout with some tools like cline, but not with others like cursor due to implementation differences, but the reason tool makes up for it.
1. Search (Sonar Pro)
Quick search for simple queries and basic information lookup. Best for straightforward questions that need concise, direct answers.
2. Reason (Sonar Reasoning Pro)
Handles complex, multi-step tasks requiring detailed analysis. Perfect for explanations, comparisons, and problem-solving.
3. Deep Research (Sonar Deep Research)
Conducts comprehensive research and generates detailed reports. Ideal for in-depth analysis of complex topics.
Intelligent Model Selection
The server automatically analyzes query complexity to route requests to the most appropriate model:
- Simple Queries → Sonar Pro
- Basic information lookup
- Straightforward questions
- Quick facts
- Complex Queries → Sonar Reasoning Pro
- How/why questions
- Comparisons
- Step-by-step explanations
- Problem-solving tasks
- Research Queries → Sonar Deep Research
- In-depth analysis
- Comprehensive research
- Detailed investigations
- Multi-faceted topics
You can override the automatic selection using force_model: true
in any tool's arguments.
Setup
- Prerequisites
- Node.js (from nodejs.org)
- Perplexity API key (from perplexity.ai/settings/api)
- clone the repo somewhere
- Configure MCP Settings
Add to your MCP settings file (location varies by platform):
Or use NPX to not have to install it locally (recommended for macos):
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This TypeScript-based server implements a simple notes system using MCP concepts, enabling users to create, list, and summarize text notes through natural language prompts.