Perplexica MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERPLEXICA_BACKEND_URL | Yes | URL pointing to your running Perplexica search API instance | http://localhost:3000/api/search |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| searchB | Search using Perplexica's AI-powered search engine. This tool provides access to Perplexica's search capabilities with various focus modes for different types of searches including web search, academic search, writing assistance, and specialized searches for platforms like YouTube and Reddit. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 1 tool
With only one tool, there is no risk of ambiguity. The single 'search' tool has a clear and distinct purpose.
With a single tool, there is no inconsistency in naming patterns. The name 'search' is simple and appropriate.
One tool is minimal for any server. While the tool encapsulates multiple search modes, the count feels thin and suggests a narrow scope.
The tool provides a comprehensive search capability with various focus modes, covering web, academic, writing, and platform-specific searches. No obvious gaps for the stated purpose.