Perplexity Sonar
FreeNot checkedPython MCP server for Perplexity Sonar web search — 3 tools: web_search, web_ask, deep_research
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Python MCP server for Perplexity Sonar web search — 3 tools: web_search, web_ask, deep_research
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Tiny Python MCP server for Perplexity web search — 3 tools with escalating depth.
Tools
| Tool | Speed | Use for |
|---|---|---|
web_search(query) |
2-5s | Quick facts, simple lookups |
web_ask(query) |
5-15s | Thorough answers, literature discovery |
deep_research(query) |
2-10 min | Comprehensive multi-step analysis |
Both web_search and web_ask accept optional focus ("academic", "finance") and recency ("day", "week", "month", "year") parameters.
Setup
pip install -e .
export PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=pplx-...
perplexity-sonar-mcp # starts stdio MCP server
MCP client config
{
"name": "perplexity",
"cmd": ["perplexity-sonar-mcp"],
"env": {"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY": "pplx-..."}
}
Install Perplexity Sonar in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install perplexity-sonarInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add perplexity-sonar -- uvx perplexity-sonar-mcpStep-by-step: how to install Perplexity Sonar
FAQ
Is Perplexity Sonar MCP free?
Yes, Perplexity Sonar MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Perplexity Sonar need an API key?
No, Perplexity Sonar runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Perplexity Sonar hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Perplexity Sonar in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Perplexity Sonar on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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