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Perplexity

Web search and research capabilities through the Perplexity API. Enables Claude to search the web and get up-to-date information.

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Required Environment Variables

Set these environment variables before using this MCP server:

PERPLEXITY_API_KEY
Installation 
npx -y perplexity-mcp-server

How to add to Claude Code

  1. Open Claude Code settings

    Run claude config or edit ~/.claude/config.json

  2. Add the MCP server configuration 
    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
              "-y",
              "perplexity-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
  3. Restart Claude Code

    The MCP server will now be available in your sessions

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