# Perplexity

> Use this tool when you need to perform web-based research and provide accurate, cited answers with up-to-date information. It solves problems related to finding reliable sources on current events, research topics, or recent web data by leveraging Perplexity's advanced search capabilities. The tool takes in customizable parameters such as temperature and token limits, and outputs cited answers, making it ideal for users requiring real-time information retrieval.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/dylankim-perplexity  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/dylankim-perplexity

## Description

This Perplexity Tool for Claude Desktop, developed by Dylan Kim, integrates Perplexity AI's API with Claude Desktop through the Model Context Protocol. It enables Claude to perform web-based research and provide answers with citations using Perplexity's advanced search capabilities. The implementation, written in Node.js, offers customizable parameters such as temperature, token limits, and search filters. It stands out by combining Claude's conversational abilities with Perplexity's real-time web search, allowing for up-to-date information retrieval. This tool is particularly useful for users needing accurate, cited information on current events, research topics, or any query requiring recent web data.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/dylankim-perplexity)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/letsbuildagent/perplexity-tool>

## 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": "dylankim-perplexity"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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