How do I install the Perplexity (npx) MCP server?

You can install the Perplexity (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. Download the free McpMux desktop app from mcpmux.com/download, open it, find Perplexity (npx) in the server registry, and click Install. McpMux automatically configures the server for your AI client — whether it's Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, or JetBrains. Note: This server requires an API key.

Which AI clients support the Perplexity (npx) MCP server?

The Perplexity (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients including Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains IDEs, Zed, Cline, Gemini CLI, and Amazon Q Developer. McpMux acts as a universal gateway — configure Perplexity (npx) once and all your AI clients can use it.

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Perplexity (npx) MCP Server

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Contributed by Perplexity AI

AI-powered search using Perplexity models. Provides web search, deep research, and reasoning capabilities with real-time web context.

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About the Perplexity (npx) MCP Server

The Perplexity (npx) MCP server is a local (stdio) Model Context Protocol server available in the McpMux registry. AI-powered search using Perplexity models. Provides web search, deep research, and reasoning capabilities with real-time web context. This is a community-contributed MCP server by Perplexity AI.

Install the Perplexity (npx) MCP server with one click using McpMux. It works with Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible AI client. This server requires an API key — McpMux securely stores your credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption.

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Supported AI Clients

The Perplexity (npx) MCP server works with all MCP-compatible AI clients through McpMux:

CursorClaude DesktopClaude CodeVS CodeChatGPTWindsurfJetBrainsZedClineGemini CLIAmazon Q

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Install Perplexity (npx) with McpMux

One-click install from the McpMux desktop app. Auto-configures for Cursor, Claude, VS Code, ChatGPT, Windsurf, JetBrains, and any MCP-compatible client.

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