perplexity-mcp
Perplexity MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that enables web search functionality through Perplexity AI's API, designed to integrate seamlessly with the Anthropic Claude desktop client. It supports various search queries with options for recentcy filters and multiple Perplexity model configurations.
What is the Perplexity-MCP server used for?
The Perplexity-MCP server is used to perform web searches using Perplexity AI's API, integrated with the Anthropic Claude desktop client.
How can I filter search results by time?
You can filter search results by specifying the 'recency' parameter as 'day', 'week', 'month', or 'year'.
What environment variables are required for setup?
The required environment variable is 'PERPLEXITY_API_KEY'. Optionally, you can specify 'PERPLEXITY_MODEL'.
Which platforms are supported for installation?
The server can be installed on platforms using Smithery and requires UV for package management.
How do I verify if the server is working?
You can verify the server by using a prompt in the Claude client, such as 'search the web for news about openai in the past week'.