How do I connect Perplexity Web MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add perplexity pwm-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is Perplexity Web MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Perplexity Web MCP Server do?

Perplexity Web MCP Server documents 14 tools to the agent, including pplx_ask, pplx_auth_complete, pplx_auth_request_code. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Perplexity Web MCP

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by jacob-bd

MCP server and Anthropic API-compatible interface for Perplexity AI web interface

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$claude mcp add perplexity pwm-mcp

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14 of 14 tools

Documented tools (14)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

pplx_ask

Quick Q&A (auto-selects best model)

pplx_auth_complete

Complete email and TOTP authentication

pplx_auth_request_code

Send verification code to email

pplx_auth_status

Check authentication status

pplx_connectors

List connector source IDs

pplx_council

Query multiple models in parallel with optional synthesis

pplx_deep_research

In-depth reports with sources

pplx_gemini_pro_think

Gemini 3.1 Pro (thinking always on)

pplx_glm52

GLM 5.2 (thinking always on)

pplx_nemotron_thinking

Nemotron 3 Ultra (thinking always on)

pplx_query

Flexible: model selection + thinking toggle

pplx_smart_query

Quota-aware routing — auto-selects best model based on limits

pplx_sonar

Perplexity Sonar 2 (1 Pro Search)

pplx_usage

Check remaining quotas

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about Perplexity Web MCP Server

How do I connect Perplexity Web MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add perplexity pwm-mcp` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is Perplexity Web MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Perplexity Web MCP Server do?: Perplexity Web MCP Server documents 14 tools to the agent, including pplx_ask, pplx_auth_complete, pplx_auth_request_code. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.