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by MCPHubCloudPerplexity Ask MCP Server: Web Search Integration for Claude
Overview
The Perplexity Ask MCP Server is a specialized implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to integrate Perplexity API with Claude, enabling seamless web search capabilities without leaving the MCP ecosystem. This server acts as a bridge, allowing Claude to access real-time web search results directly through the MCP framework.
Key Features
- Web Search Integration: Enables Claude to perform web searches using the Perplexity API.
- MCP Ecosystem Compatibility: Fully compliant with the Model Context Protocol, ensuring smooth integration with existing MCP tools.
- Real-Time Results: Provides up-to-date search results for accurate and relevant information retrieval.
- No API Key Hassle: Simplifies the process by eliminating the need for additional API keys outside the MCP framework.
Tools and Capabilities
- Search Tool: Allows Claude to query the web and retrieve structured search results.
- Result Parsing: Converts raw search data into AI-friendly formats for easy processing.
- Security and Reliability: Ensures safe and reliable interactions between Claude and external web sources.
Configuration
To set up the Perplexity Ask MCP Server:
1. Clone the repository:
bash
git clone https://github.com/ppl-ai/modelcontextprotocol.git
2. Install dependencies:
bash
npm install
3. Configure the server by updating the config.json file with your Perplexity API credentials.
Usage
Once configured, the server can be accessed via the MCP protocol. Example usage in Claude:
/search query: "latest advancements in AI"
This will return structured search results from the web.
Benefits
- Enhanced Productivity: Eliminates the need to switch between tools for web searches.
- Improved Accuracy: Provides Claude with access to real-time, verified information.
- Streamlined Workflow: Integrates web search into the MCP ecosystem, reducing complexity.
Repository and Resources
- GitHub Repository: Perplexity Ask MCP Server
- Documentation: Model Context Protocol Introduction
Related Projects
- Firecrawl MCP Server: Adds web scraping capabilities to MCP.
- Fetch MCP Server: Fetches and converts web content for LLM usage.
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This project is part of the awesome-mcp collection, maintained by MCPHubCloud. For more MCP servers, clients, and SDKs, visit the awesome-mcp repository.
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