perplexity-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCKS_PROXY | No | SOCKS5 proxy URL (socks5://host:port) | |
| PERPLEXITY_TIMEOUT | No | Request timeout in seconds (15 min for deep research) | 900 |
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| perplexity_askB | AI-powered answer engine for tech questions, documentation lookups, and how-to guides. Perplexity is an AI model (not a search engine) - provide context and specific requirements in your query for better results. Returns synthesized answers with citations. |
| perplexity_researchA | Deep research agent for comprehensive analysis of complex topics. Provide detailed context about what you need and why - this AI model spends more time gathering and synthesizing information. Returns extensive reports with 10-30+ citations. Use for architecture decisions, technology comparisons, or thorough investigations. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
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