pplx_ask
Quick Q&A (auto-selects best model)
How to use it
pplx_ask is exposed by the Perplexity Web MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the pplx_ask tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Perplexity Web MCP
claude mcp add perplexity pwm-mcpOther tools in Perplexity Web MCP (13)
Complete email and TOTP authentication
Send verification code to email
Check authentication status
List connector source IDs
Query multiple models in parallel with optional synthesis
In-depth reports with sources
Gemini 3.1 Pro (thinking always on)
GLM 5.2 (thinking always on)
Nemotron 3 Ultra (thinking always on)
Flexible: model selection + thinking toggle
Quota-aware routing — auto-selects best model based on limits
Perplexity Sonar 2 (1 Pro Search)
Check remaining quotas