Server Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Transport | Streamable HTTP |
| Hosting | Remote (externally hosted) |
| Categories | AI Platforms & APIs, AI & Machine Learning |
Authentication
This server supports the following authentication method:Header Authentication
This server authenticates via HTTP headers. During the server onboarding flow, you will be prompted to confirm the required headers. Note that you do not provide the values for the headers during the server on-boarding. Header values are provided by the users during the Auth Link flow.Getting Started
Add the server
Navigate to the Server Library and click on the New Server button. Find Perplexity in the Caylex Catalog.
Use in a project
Add the server to a project by configuring project connections. Its tools are now available to any agents connected to that project.
Available Tools
This server provides 2 tools:perplexity_search_tool
perplexity_search_tool
Run a web search using Perplexity Sonar. Use this when you need up-to-date information, facts, or current events.When to use: Research queries, real-time facts, recent news, or any question that benefits from live web data.
Input: A list of messages (each with “role” and “content”). Typically one or more user messages; optional system message for context.
Returns: Answer text plus numbered citations when available.Args:
messages: Array of message objects, e.g. [{“role”: “user”, “content”: “What is X?”}]Returns:
Search result text with citations appended if available.
perplexity_reason_tool
perplexity_reason_tool
Run step-by-step reasoning using Perplexity’s reasoning model. Use for analysis, pros/cons, or multi-step logic.When to use: Structured analysis, comparing options, pros and cons, or when you need a reasoned chain of thought.
Input: A list of messages (each with “role” and “content”). Typically a user message with the reasoning task.
Returns: Reasoned response with citations when available.Args:
messages: Array of message objects, e.g. [{“role”: “user”, “content”: “Reason step by step: …”}]Returns:
Reasoned answer text with citations appended if available.
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