What are the main tools available?

The server offers `ask_perplexity` for expert coding assistance and `chat_perplexity` for persistent conversational AI, allowing for continuous discussions with full context.

What are the prerequisites for installation?

You need Python 3.10+ and uvx (recommended) to install and run the Perplexity MCP Server. Follow the installation steps in the README for your operating system.

What is Perplexity MCP Server?

It's an MCP server that provides access to the Perplexity AI API, offering coding assistance with source citations and enabling ongoing conversations with Perplexity AI.

Does it support chat history?

Yes, the `chat_perplexity` tool maintains persistent chat history, allowing you to continue conversations with Perplexity AI while retaining the full context of past interactions.

How can I configure the Perplexity model?

You can specify the Perplexity model using the `PERPLEXITY_MODEL` environment variable or override it for specific tools using `PERPLEXITY_MODEL_ASK` and `PERPLEXITY_MODEL_CHAT`.

Perplexity

Name: Perplexity
Author: sengokudaikon

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Provides access to the Perplexity AI API via the MCP protocol, offering coding assistance and conversational AI.

Perplexity exposes the Perplexity AI API as a Media Computation Protocol (MCP) server, allowing you to integrate its functionalities into your MCP-compatible workflows. It provides two key tools: `ask_perplexity` for expert programming assistance with source citations and debugging, and `chat_perplexity` for ongoing conversations with full history context. The server supports model configuration via environment variables, persistent chat history, and streaming responses with progress reporting, ensuring flexible and reliable interaction with Perplexity AI.

Características Principales

01Allows model configuration via environment variables for flexible model selection.

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03Enables ongoing conversations with Perplexity AI using the `chat_perplexity` tool.

04Streams responses with progress reporting to prevent timeouts.

05Offers coding assistance with source citations via the `ask_perplexity` tool.

06Maintains persistent chat history for continuous conversations.

Casos de Uso

01Using Perplexity AI for research and information retrieval with cited sources.

02Building conversational AI agents with persistent chat history.

03Integrating Perplexity AI's coding assistance into automated development workflows.