# perplexity-mcp-server

> Use this tool when you need to perform complex research tasks or search-augmented queries, as it enables AI agents to tap into the Perplexity API for deep multi-source research. It solves problems related to information gathering and knowledge retrieval, providing a robust interface for querying and retrieving relevant data. By leveraging this tool, AI agents can generate accurate and informative responses to user queries, making it an ideal solution for applications requiring in-depth research and analysis.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/cyanheads-perplexity-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cyanheads-perplexity-mcp-server

## Description

An MCP server that enables AI agents to perform search-augmented queries and deep multi-source research using the Perplexity API.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.68
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/i6al5ph2ra)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/cyanheads/perplexity-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "cyanheads-perplexity-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cyanheads-perplexity-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/cyanheads-perplexity-mcp-server/pull`

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