Perplexity MCP Server

Example Use Cases

• 1

  Programmable access to Perplexity search results via CLI or MCP protocols.

• 2

  Integrate Perplexity search as a backend for tools like Claude Desktop or OpenCode.

• 3

  A fallback between UI automation and direct API calls for robust search querying.

Description

pplx-cli controls the Perplexity Desktop App via macOS Accessibility automation or uses the Perplexity Sonar REST API as a fallback, turning a Perplexity Pro subscription into a programmable search backend. It supports CLI usage and MCP server mode for integration with agents like Claude and OpenCode, providing flexible, scriptable search capabilities. The tool handles accessibility permissions, headless Mac setups, and offers multiple output formats including JSON for easy parsing.