Perplexity Computer supports remote MCP servers with bearer token authentication.
- Open Perplexity (requires Pro subscription)
- Go to Settings > Connectors (or MCP Servers)
- Add a new remote connector:
- URL:
https://YOUR-DOMAIN.ngrok.app/mcp - Authentication: API Key / Bearer Token
- Token: your GBrain access token
(create one with
gbrain auth create "perplexity")
- URL:
- Save
Replace YOUR-DOMAIN with your ngrok domain (see
ngrok-tunnel recipe for setup).
In a Perplexity conversation, ask it to use your brain:
Use my GBrain to search for [topic]
- Perplexity Computer is available to Pro subscribers
- Both the Perplexity Mac app and web version support MCP connectors
- The Mac app also supports local MCP servers if you prefer
gbrain serve(stdio)