perplexity_search

MCP tool from Modelcontextprotocol by perplexityai

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).

How to use it

perplexity_search is exposed by the Modelcontextprotocol MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the perplexity_search tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

Install Modelcontextprotocol

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

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Other tools in Modelcontextprotocol (3)

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.