Perplexity FAQs

Question 1

How do I set up the Perplexity API Tool?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js 18+, Git, and a Perplexity AI API key. Clone the repository, install dependencies with `npm install`, and create a `.env` file with your API key.

Question 2

What does the Perplexity API Tool do?

Accepted Answer

It allows you to easily integrate the Perplexity AI API into your projects for web searches. It provides a `perplexity_search` tool for making search requests.

Question 3

How can I use the `perplexity_search` tool?

Accepted Answer

The server provides a `perplexity_search` tool which accepts a 'query' argument to specify your search query. Send a JSON payload like this: `{"name": "perplexity_search", "arguments": {"query": "your search query here"}}`

Question 4

Where is the main server implementation located?

Accepted Answer

The main server implementation can be found in the `src/index.ts` file.

Question 5

What are the development and production modes?

Accepted Answer

Use `npm run dev` for development, which typically includes hot reloading. For production, build the project with `npm run build` and then start the server with `npm start`.

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