Perplexity AI Server

Perplexity AI Server

Provides a standardized way to integrate Perplexity AI's features like chat, search, and documentation access into MCP-based systems.

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chat_perplexity

Maintains ongoing conversations with Perplexity AI. Creates new chats or continues existing ones with full history context.

search

Perform a general search query to get comprehensive information on any topic

get_documentation

Get documentation and usage examples for a specific technology, library, or API

find_apis

Find and evaluate APIs that could be integrated into a project

check_deprecated_code

Check if code or dependencies might be using deprecated features

README

Perplexity AI MCP Server

This repository contains the source code for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Perplexity AI API. This server allows users to interact with Perplexity AI through various tools, including chatting, searching, and retrieving documentation.

Purpose

This server simplifies the integration of Perplexity AI into MCP-based systems. It provides a convenient and standardized way to access Perplexity AI's capabilities.

Setup

  1. Install Node.js and npm: Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your system.
  2. Clone the repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.
  3. Install dependencies: Navigate to the project directory and run npm install.
  4. Configure API Key: Set the PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable to your Perplexity API key.
  5. Run the server: Run npm start to start the server.

Usage

The server exposes several tools that can be accessed through the MCP system. Refer to the MCP documentation for details on how to use these tools.

Technologies Used

  • TypeScript
  • @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
  • axios

Known Issues

  • The Perplexity API may be unreliable. Error handling is included to gracefully handle API failures.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.