Prerequisites
- Perplexity Desktop app installed
- CORE account (sign up at core.heysol.ai)
Step 1: Add CORE MCP Server Configuration
- Open Perplexity Desktop
- Navigate to Settings → Connectors → Add Connector → Advanced
- Add the following configuration:
Step 2: Save Configuration
- Click Save to apply the changes
- The MCP server will be registered with Perplexity
Step 3: Authenticate with CORE
- After adding the CORE MCP server, Perplexity will prompt you to authenticate
- When the authentication window opens, grant Perplexity permission to access your CORE memory
- Complete the authentication flow
Step 4: Verify Connection
Test your setup to ensure everything is working correctly:-
Test memory search:
Ask Perplexity:
Can you search my memory for [something you've previously stored]? - Check connection status: Verify that core-memory appears as connected in your connectors
- Test operations: Ask Perplexity to store and retrieve information across sessions
What’s Next?
With CORE connected to Perplexity, your conversations will now:- Automatically retrieve relevant information from CORE memory
- Store important context for future sessions
- Maintain continuity across multiple conversations
- Share context with other connected tools
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues:- Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed (required for npx)
- Check that the configuration is properly formatted
- Restart Perplexity after configuration changes
- Verify you’re logged into your CORE account
