Perplexity API Platform

by perplexity.ai · ai.perplexity/mcp-server

Real-time web search, reasoning, and research through Perplexity's API

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Runs on your computer

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code (npm)

claude mcp add perplexity -- npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server@1.2.1

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server@1.2.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Questions

What is the Perplexity API Platform MCP server?

Real-time web search, reasoning, and research through Perplexity's API. It is made by perplexity.ai and listed in the official MCP Registry as ai.perplexity/mcp-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add Perplexity API Platform to Claude?

In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add perplexity -- npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server@1.2.1

How do I add Perplexity API Platform to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT only connects to remote MCP servers, and Perplexity API Platform runs on your own computer. Use it from Claude, Cursor or another app that runs local servers.

How do I add Perplexity API Platform to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "perplexity": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "-y", "@perplexity-ai/mcp-server@1.2.1" ] } } }

Does Perplexity API Platform work right now?

It runs on your own computer, so it works once you install it. There is no remote server for us to check.

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