How do I connect Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add --transport http perplexity https://api.perplexity.ai/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"` 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 Modelcontextprotocol 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 Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server do?

Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server documents 4 tools to the agent, including perplexity_ask, perplexity_reason, perplexity_research. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Modelcontextprotocol

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by perplexityai

The official MCP server implementation for the Perplexity API Platform

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$claude mcp add --transport http perplexity https://api.perplexity.ai/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

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Documented tools (4)

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

perplexity_ask

General-purpose conversational AI with real-time web search, backed by the Agent API fast preset. Great for quick questions and everyday searches.

perplexity_reason

Advanced reasoning and problem-solving backed by the Agent API medium preset. Perfect for complex analytical tasks.

perplexity_research

Deep, comprehensive research backed by the Agent API high preset. Ideal for thorough analysis and detailed reports. Runs can take minutes; the server streams the run and reports progress to clients that request it.

perplexity_search

Direct web search using the Perplexity Search API. Returns ranked search results with metadata, perfect for finding current information. Supports recency filters (searchrecencyfilter) and domain restrictions (searchdomainfilter).

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Questions about Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server

How do I connect Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add --transport http perplexity https://api.perplexity.ai/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"` 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 Modelcontextprotocol 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 Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server do?: Modelcontextprotocol MCP Server documents 4 tools to the agent, including perplexity_ask, perplexity_reason, perplexity_research. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.