Perplexity Ask MCP Server is a connector for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that integrates the Perplexity API. It enables web search capabilities directly within the MCP ecosystem.
To use it, clone the MCP repository and install its dependencies. You will need a Sonar API key, which you can obtain by signing up for a Sonar API account and generating a key from the developer dashboard. After configuring the Claude desktop application, build the provided Docker image and test the integration.
Its key features include real-time web search via the Sonar API, straightforward configuration, and support for advanced search parameters.
Primary use cases are performing live web searches without exiting the MCP environment, enhancing research within the Claude desktop, and adding web search functionality to applications using the Perplexity API.
For troubleshooting, consult the guide available in the Claude documentation. The server is distributed under the MIT License, permitting free use, modification, and distribution.
{
"mcpServers": {
"perplexity-ask": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@chatmcp/server-perplexity-ask"
],
"env": {
"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}