Perplexity MCP Zerver

A research level Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation providing AI-powered research capabilities through Perplexity's infrastructure without using any API key.

Features

🔍 Web search integration via Perplexity
🔑 Use without any API Key
🛠️ TypeScript-first implementation
📦 Modular tool architecture

Tools

1. Search (`search`)

Perform comprehensive web searches with adjustable detail levels.

2. Get Documentation (`get_documentation`)

Retrieve up-to-date documentation and code examples with contextual guidance.

3. Find APIs (`find_apis`)

Discover and evaluate APIs based on technical requirements and compliance needs.

4. Check Deprecated Code (`check_deprecated_code`)

Analyze code for outdated patterns and provide migration guidance.

5. Chat (`chat_perplexity`)

Maintains ongoing conversations with Perplexity AI using a persistent chat history.

Installation

Clone or download this repository:

git clone https://github.com/wysh3/perplexity-mcp-zerver.git
cd perplexity-mcp-zerver

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

Important: Please restart your IDE after building the project for changes to take effect.

Configuration

Add the server to your MCP configuration:

For Cline/RooCode Extension:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/perplexity-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {},
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": ["search"]
    }
  }
}

For Claude Desktop:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "web-search": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/web-search/build/index.js"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Usage

Just restart the IDE and ask the llm

Credits

Thanks DaInfernalCoder:

DaInfernalCoder/perplexity-researcher-mcp

Disclaimer

This project is intended for educational and research purposes only. The author does not endorse or encourage any unauthorized automation of web services. Use responsibly!