Perplexity AI MCP server provides AI assistants with direct access to Perplexity's web search capabilities through a standardized interface. The implementation exposes a web_search tool that leverages Perplexity's API to perform internet searches and return AI-generated answers with source citations. Built with TypeScript and the MCP protocol, it handles authentication via API keys, supports multiple Perplexity models (sonar, sonar-pro, sonar-reasoning-pro), and manages error states appropriately. This server is particularly valuable for users who need to incorporate up-to-date web information into their AI assistant conversations without switching contexts.
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