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perplexity-web-mcp-cli

Runs locallyMITUpdated on Oct 4, 2026207GitHub starsNeeds an API key

An unofficial MCP server, command-line tool and API bridge that reaches Perplexity through its consumer web interface instead of the paid API, using the user's own Perplexity Pro or Max subscription.

What it does

An unofficial MCP server, command-line tool and API bridge that reaches Perplexity through its consumer web interface instead of the paid API, using the user's own Perplexity Pro or Max subscription. Agents get tools to ask questions with citations, run Perplexity's deep research mode, pick among the models that the subscription offers, check rate limits and handle sign-in by emailed code. It also exposes Anthropic- and OpenAI-style API endpoints. The README states it is not affiliated with Perplexity, relies on undocumented internal methods that may break, and that use is at the account holder's own risk.

Capabilities

  • Ask Perplexity questions with citations
  • Run Perplexity deep research
  • Check rate limits and sign-in status
  • Serve Anthropic- and OpenAI-compatible API endpoints