Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search MCP Server

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Perplexity's web search with sonar or sonar-pro. It is available as a remote MCP endpoint.

Teams that want a hosted search endpoint instead of running a local process. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-01-27 · ★ 10 · #43 OF 47 MAINTAINED SEARCH · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search

Claude Code

claude mcp add arjunkmrm-perplexity-search --transport http https://server.smithery.ai/@arjunkmrm/perplexity-search/mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "arjunkmrm-perplexity-search": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@arjunkmrm/perplexity-search/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

https://server.smithery.ai/@arjunkmrm/perplexity-search/mcp

transport: streamable-http

endpoint alive - authentication required · probed 2026-08-25

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as remote - your agent's requests go to server.smithery.ai

endpoint auth requires authentication - rejected our unauthenticated MCP initialize

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

registry vendor namespace ai.smithery - domain-verified with the official MCP registry

03 · Who maintains Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search

arjunkmrm-perplexity-search is maintained by arjunkmrm. We track 7 MCP servers from arjunkmrm - 1 actively maintained, 10 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Feb 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/arjunkmrm/perplexity-search
category: search - ranked #43 of 47 actively-maintained search servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: ai.smithery/arjunkmrm-perplexity-search (active, first published 2025-09-10)

05 · Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search FAQ

What is Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search?

A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Perplexity's web search with sonar or sonar-pro. It is available as a remote MCP endpoint.

Is Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-01-27. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search?

Run `claude mcp add arjunkmrm-perplexity-search --transport http https://server.smithery.ai/@arjunkmrm/perplexity-search/mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search require authentication?

Yes - when we probed the endpoint on 2026-08-25, it rejected an unauthenticated MCP initialize; you'll need credentials to connect.

06 · Alternatives to Arjunkmrm Perplexity Search

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