Perplexity

Perform real-time web research and reasoning tasks through the Perplexity AI API.

Key Features

• AI conversations with real-time web search
• Advanced reasoning task execution
• Response generation based on latest information
• Automatic citation source provision

Basic Information

Authentication Method

Authenticate using API Key.

Input Parameters

• API Key (required): API key issued from Perplexity AI

Supported MCP Tools

AI Conversation Tools

perplexity_ask

Perform general conversations and question answering using the Perplexity Sonar Pro model.

Input Parameters:

• messages (required): Array of conversation messages
  • Each message includes role and content
  • Roles: “system”, “user”, “assistant”, etc.

perplexity_reason

Perform complex reasoning tasks using the Perplexity Sonar Reasoning Pro model.

Input Parameters:

• messages (required): Array of conversation messages
  • Each message includes role and content
  • Roles: “system”, “user”, “assistant”, etc.

Usage Example

For example,

• When you input the prompt “Tell me about the latest AI technology trends in 2024”,
• The LLM will call the perplexity_ask tool through MCP to perform real-time web search.
• Then, it responds in the chat with the latest information and citation sources.

For complex analysis:

• When you input “Provide an economic outlook analysis considering multiple factors”,
• The LLM will call the perplexity_reason tool to perform in-depth reasoning analysis.

API Key Setup Method

1. Sign up for Perplexity AI .
2. Generate an API key from the developer dashboard.
3. Select Perplexity integration in QueryPie AI.
4. Complete the connection by entering the issued API key.

Precautions

• Keep your generated API Key secure.
• Check API usage limits and use appropriately.
• Response time may be longer due to real-time web search functionality.
• Always verify the reliability of provided citation sources.