Perplexity Universal Server
FreeNot checkedProvides a standardized interface for interacting with Perplexity's tools and services through a unified API, following the MCP specification.
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Provides a standardized interface for interacting with Perplexity's tools and services through a unified API, following the MCP specification.
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This repository contains an implementation of an Perplexity Universal MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. It provides a standardized interface for interacting with Perplexity's tools and services through a unified API.
The server is built using the Universal MCP framework.
This implementation follows the MCP specification, ensuring compatibility with other MCP-compliant services and tools.
Usage
You can start using Perplexity directly from agentr.dev. Visit agentr.dev/apps and enable Perplexity.
If you have not used universal mcp before follow the setup instructions at agentr.dev/quickstart
Available Tools
The full list of available tools is at ./src/universal_mcp_perplexity/README.md
Local Development
📋 Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following before you begin:
- Python 3.11+ (recommended)
- uv (install globally with
pip install uv)
🛠️ Setup Instructions
Follow the steps below to set up your development environment:
Sync Project Dependencies
uv syncThis installs all dependencies from
pyproject.tomlinto a local virtual environment (.venv).Activate the Virtual Environment
For Linux/macOS:
source .venv/bin/activateFor Windows (PowerShell):
.venv\Scripts\ActivateStart the MCP Inspector
mcp dev src/universal_mcp_perplexity/server.pyThis will start the MCP inspector. Make note of the address and port shown in the console output.
Install the Application
mcp install src/universal_mcp_perplexity/server.py
📁 Project Structure
.
├── src/
│ └── universal_mcp_perplexity/
│ ├── __init__.py # Package initializer
│ ├── server.py # Server entry point
│ ├── app.py # Application tools
│ └── README.md # List of application tools
├── tests/ # Test suite
├── .env # Environment variables for local development
├── pyproject.toml # Project configuration
└── README.md # This file
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Generated with MCP CLI — Happy coding! 🚀
Installing Perplexity Universal Server
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/universal-mcp/perplexityFAQ
Is Perplexity Universal Server MCP free?
Yes, Perplexity Universal Server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Perplexity Universal Server need an API key?
No, Perplexity Universal Server runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Perplexity Universal Server hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Perplexity Universal Server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Perplexity Universal Server 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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