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pplx_ask

MCP tool from Perplexity Web MCP by devdotbo

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-mcp
FULL PERPLEXITY WEB MCP LISTING

Other tools in Perplexity Web MCP (12)

pplx_auth_complete

Complete auth with 6-digit code

pplx_auth_request_code

Send verification code to email

pplx_auth_status

Check authentication status

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_nemotron_thinking

Nemotron 3 Super (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_sources

List available sources/connectors and premium source quotas

pplx_usage

Check remaining quotas