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Add the Perplexity MCP server to Claude Code

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

claude mcp add perplexity -- npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server

2. Sign in

Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth. Perplexity runs locally; set any credentials Perplexity asks for before starting Claude Code.

3. Try it

Ask Claude Code for something Perplexity can do. Real-time web search and research through the Perplexity API. Approve the first tool call and check the result before allowing write actions automatically.

· Add --scope project to share a server with your team through .mcp.json in the repo.
· Use claude mcp list to see what is connected and claude mcp remove <name> to drop one.

FAQ

How do I add the Perplexity MCP server to Claude Code?: Run: claude mcp add perplexity -- npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server. Run /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in to remote servers that use OAuth.
Is this the official Perplexity MCP server?: Yes. It is published by Perplexity as ai.perplexity/mcp-server in the official MCP registry.
Does the Perplexity MCP server need an API key?: It runs locally from a package. See Perplexity's docs for any credentials it needs.

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Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Command generated from the registry record and checked against Claude Code's documented syntax.