# Perplexity

> Use this tool when you need to conduct real-time research across the web, leveraging the Sonar API for unparalleled insights and accuracy. It solves problems of outdated information and limited research scope by providing Claude with instant access to web-wide data. This tool accepts research queries as input and outputs relevant, up-to-date information, making it ideal for applications requiring cutting-edge knowledge and precision.

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

## Description

An MCP server implementation that integrates the Sonar API to provide Claude with unparalleled real-time, web-wide research.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **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/perplexity)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/perplexityai/modelcontextprotocol>

## 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": "perplexity"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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