# Perplexity Search

> Use this tool when you need to perform web searches with intelligent model selection and customizable filters. It solves problems related to finding up-to-date information on the web, particularly for time-sensitive queries or specific domains, by automatically choosing the best model for the query intent. The tool takes in search queries and filter parameters as inputs and returns relevant web search results as outputs.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/rossh121-perplexity-search  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rossh121-perplexity-search

## Description

This MCP server provides web search capabilities through the Perplexity API, featuring intelligent model selection based on query intent. It automatically chooses between models like sonar-deep-research, sonar-reasoning-pro, and sonar based on the nature of the search query, while also supporting domain filtering to customize search results and recency filtering for time-sensitive queries. The implementation includes tools for managing filters and model selection, making it particularly useful for Claude users who need up-to-date information from the web with control over search parameters and result quality.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.64
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/rossh121-perplexity-search)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/rossh121/perplexity-mcp>

## 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": "rossh121-perplexity-search"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rossh121-perplexity-search` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/rossh121-perplexity-search/pull`

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