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Add the Perplexity MCP server to Gemini CLI

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1. Add the server

Run in your terminal

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

2. Sign in

Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server. Perplexity runs locally; set any credentials Perplexity asks for before starting Gemini CLI.

3. Try it

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FAQ

How do I add the Perplexity MCP server to Gemini CLI?: Run: gemini mcp add perplexity npx -y @perplexity-ai/mcp-server. Run /mcp auth <name> inside Gemini CLI to sign in to an OAuth server.
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 Gemini CLI's documented syntax.