mcp-perplexity-server

Perplexity MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides intelligent code analysis and debugging capabilities using Perplexity AI's API.

Features

• Intelligent Error Analysis: Detailed breakdown of coding errors with root cause analysis
• Pattern Detection: Automatically recognizes common error patterns and provides targeted solutions
• Comprehensive Solutions: Step-by-step fixes with multiple implementation alternatives
• Best Practices: Includes coding standards and error prevention tips
• Python Support: Specialized handling of Python type errors and common coding issues

Example Usage

Ask questions like:

• "Fix this TypeError in my Python code"
• "What's causing this error message?"
• "How do I fix this code?"

The server will provide:

1. Root cause analysis of the error
2. Step-by-step solution with code examples
3. Best practices to prevent similar issues
4. Alternative implementation approaches

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18 or higher
• A Perplexity AI API key

Option 1: Install from npm (Recommended)

• Using npm
• Or using the repository directly

Option 2: Install from Source

1. Clone the repository
2. Install dependencies
3. Build and install globally

Configure Claude Desktop

Security

• The API key is stored securely in Claude's desktop configuration file
• The key is passed to the server as an environment variable
• No sensitive data is stored in the repository
• The server expects the API key to be provided by Claude's environment

Development

Project Structure

Available Scripts

• npm run build: Build the project
• npm run watch: Watch for changes and rebuild automatically
• npm run prepare: Prepare the package for publishing
• npm run inspector: Run the MCP inspector for debugging

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.