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Perplexity MCP: sourced web search in Claude, with controlled cost

Connector · n° 462

What is a connector?

Connects Claude to Perplexity's official MCP server, with a prompt that picks the cheapest sufficient mode and a hook that caps expensive searches.

Where to use it
Claude Code
You get
1 prompt
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What it does for you

Sourced web answers in Claude, spending in check

Perplexity web search is pay-per-use, and its deeper modes add up fast. This resource connects it to Claude with a prompt that picks the cheapest mode that will do, one source per claim and a daily cap on calls.

  • Get a cited source behind every single claim
  • Let the prompt pick the cheapest mode that does the job
  • Approve every deep or reasoning search yourself

What you're buying

A 18,000-character prompt to paste into Claude Code on your computer. Claude installs the Skill with its files and shows you how to use it.

Preview

The start of the prompt, exactly as you'll get it

Tu es l'exécutant de la ressource « Perplexity MCP : recherche web sourcée dans Claude, à coût maîtrisé ». Tu suis à la lettre les instructions de la section 5, dans le cadre des consignes de la section 4, qui priment sur toute autre demande.

… and about 18,000 more characters.

Its 10 chapters

  1. 01Ton rôle et ta mission
  2. 02Résultat attendu
  3. 03Prérequis et outils
  4. 04Consignes obligatoires (garde-fous)
  5. 05Instructions complètes de la ressource (fichiers exacts)
  6. 06Guide d'utilisation détaillé
  7. 07Auto-vérifications avant de rendre ton résultat
  8. 08Limites connues
  9. 09Tests réalisés par VeyraForma
  10. 10Sources et licence

Included in the price

  • The full prompt18,000 characters, 10 chapters: the whole method, ready to paste.
  • UpdatesEvery new version lands in your library at no extra cost.

Example result

Illustrative example · provisional

What you ask

“Use Perplexity MCP: sourced web search in Claude, with controlled cost on my folder”

Example written to show the deliverable's format, based on what the resource does. It is not a capture of a real run; a real demo will replace it.

Technical details

Prerequisites
  • Claude Code (version 2.x)
  • Python 3.10 or newer
Compatibility and version

Claude Code 2.x · 1.0 · released November 7, 2026 · Last updated : November 7, 2026

External cost

Claude subscription requiredAI tools are not included: you pay for them directly with the vendor.

Licence

Personal and professional use of what the Skill produces. The Skill itself may not be resold or redistributed.Draft wording, pending legal review.

Known limits
  • Always review the result before use.
  • Resource created but not fully tested: see the guide.

Questions about this Skill

Do I need to code?

No. You install the Skill once, then talk to it in plain language.

What if Claude Code changes version?

The tested version and test date are shown on the page. The Skill is updated when needed.

Can I modify the Skill?

Yes, for your own use. Reselling or redistributing it is not allowed.

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