// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PERPLEXITY API PLATFORM MCP SERVER TOOLS

4 tools from the Perplexity API Platform MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 4 PERPLEXITY API PLATFORM MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 4 tools

Read perplexity_ask Answer a question using web-grounded AI (Sonar Pro model). Read perplexity_reason Analyze a question using step-by-step reasoning with web grounding (Sonar Reasoning Pro model). Read perplexity_research Conduct deep, multi-source research on a topic (Sonar Deep Research model). Read perplexity_search Search the web and return a ranked list of results with titles, URLs, snippets, and dates.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Perplexity API Platform MCP Server MCP server have? +

The Perplexity API Platform MCP Server MCP server exposes 4 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on Perplexity API Platform MCP Server tools? +

Route the Perplexity API Platform MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Perplexity API Platform MCP Server tools fall into? +

Perplexity API Platform MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (4). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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