An astronaut overseeing a futuristic data hub
Download PDFMarkdown Version

Connect Perplexity AI to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Connect your agent to the live web with verified citations.

Ask AI about this Connector

Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.

MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

Waiting for input…

Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 14 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Perplexity AI.

  1. 01

    Chat completion

    The Sonar model performs web searches to provide concise, factual answers. Use this for quick lookups and general knowledge queries.

  2. 02

    Chat with citations

    This capability provides answers where every claim is linked to an original source URL. It is the primary choice for research and fact-checking.

  3. 03

    Chat with domain filter

    Restrict your agent's search to a specific list of domains like github.com or arxiv.org. This ensures results only come from your trusted sources.

  4. 04

    Chat with history

    Pass a JSON array of previous messages to maintain context. This allows for iterative, multi-turn research sessions.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Perplexity AI.

  1. 05

    Chat with images

    Get search results that include URLs to relevant images. This is useful for visual research or product identification.

  2. 06

    Chat with recency filter

    Filter search results by timeframes ranging from the last hour to the last year. Use this to stay updated on breaking news or recent events.

  3. 07

    Chat with related questions

    Receive a list of suggested follow-up questions alongside your answer. This helps you explore connected topics without starting over.

  4. 08

    Deep research

    Triggers an exhaustive web search to generate detailed, long-form reports. This is built for complex investigations and literature reviews.

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Perplexity AI.

  1. 09

    Follow up

    Send a follow-up question within an existing conversation. This maintains the thread of your research session.

  2. 10

    List models

    Retrieve a list of all available Perplexity AI models. Use this to decide which model best fits your specific query needs.

  3. 11

    Reasoning

    Access a model specialized in multi-step logic, math, and code analysis. It uses chain-of-thought reasoning to solve complex problems.

Capability set04 / 04

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Perplexity AI.

  1. 12

    Search query

    Execute a full-scale search that returns content, citations, images, and related questions in one go. This is the most complete search option.

  2. 13

    Structured query

    Force the response into a specific JSON schema. This is ideal for developers who need parseable data for other applications.

  3. 14

    System prompt query

    Apply a custom system prompt to define how the model behaves. Use this to give your agent a specific persona or formatting rule.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Academic Research

Perform deep dives into complex topics with exhaustive reports and verified citations.

02

Market Intelligence

Track competitor moves or industry news using recency and domain filters.

03

Technical Troubleshooting

Use reasoning models to analyze code or solve math problems using current documentation.

04

Automated Data Extraction

Pull specific data points from the web into structured JSON formats.

Automate a task

Put Perplexity AI to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Perplexity AI works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Perplexity AI to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

983ms average. Fast in production.

Perplexity AI is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1207ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
785ms
Slowest day
1207ms
14-day trend
Slowing+35%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Perplexity AI, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Perplexity AI. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Perplexity AI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lW0xnD7wkhoOhFgYCfH30bKS54sVQUOFu0ibRfR1/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Perplexity AI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "perplexity-ai-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_lW0xnD7wkhoOhFgYCfH30bKS54sVQUOFu0ibRfR1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Perplexity AI in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Perplexity AI owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs an AI agent that can actually verify facts against the live web.

  • 01

    Researchers

    They use it to conduct literature reviews and gather cited data for reports.

  • 02

    Analysts

    They use domain filtering and recency capabilities to track market trends and news.

  • 03

    Developers

    They use structured JSON outputs to feed web data into their own applications.

FAQ

Questions Perplexity AI owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this to Claude or Cursor?

    Once you subscribe on Vinkius, you simply connect your client once. Vinkius handles the hosting and credentials, making it ready to use immediately.

  • 02

    Do I need my own Perplexity API key?

    Yes, you will need to enter your Perplexity API key in the MCP settings to authenticate your requests.

  • 03

    Can I limit the search to specific websites?

    Yes, the chat_with_domain_filter capability allows you to provide a list of domains to restrict the search.

  • 04

    How recent can the search results be?

    You can use the recency filter to get information from the last hour, day, week, month, or year.

  • 05

    Will the AI provide sources for its answers?

    Yes, the capabilities are designed to provide citations and URLs so you can verify every claim.

  • 06

    How do I get a Perplexity API key?

    Log in to your Perplexity AI account, go to Settings > API, and generate a new API key. Copy the key (it starts with pplx-) immediately. Paste it into the API key field below. This key authenticates all requests to https://api.perplexity.ai.

  • 07

    What's the difference between Sonar, Sonar Pro, Deep Research, and Reasoning Pro models?

    Sonar is the fastest model for quick factual answers and basic synthesis. Sonar Pro handles complex queries better with more thorough analysis and follow-up support. Sonar Deep Research performs exhaustive web searches and generates comprehensive reports with thorough citations. best for research papers and deep investigations. Sonar Reasoning Pro excels at logical reasoning, multi-step analysis, mathematical problems, and chain-of-thought tasks.

  • 08

    Can I restrict search results to specific domains or time periods?

    Yes! Use chat_with_domain_filter to restrict search to specific domains (e.g., arxiv.org, nih.gov, github.com). Use chat_with_recency_filter to get results only from the last hour, day, week, month, or year. You can also combine both for domain-specific recent information. Citations are automatically included to verify sources.

  • 09

    How does Perplexity AI differ from regular search engines?

    Unlike regular search engines that return a list of links, Perplexity AI reads the web in real-time, synthesizes information from multiple sources, and provides a direct, concise answer with citations. It's like having a research assistant that reads dozens of pages and summarizes the key findings with source links. You get answers, not just links.

Explore

More in AI Frontier

Suggestions

Connect Perplexity AI to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more