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DimensionPerplexity MCPLong-lived Perplexity browser session, auto-config for 20+ IDEs, and a VS Code extension – all in one monorepo.Telegram MCP ServerTelegram MCP server powered by Telethon to let MCP clients read chats, manage groups, and send/modify messages, media, contacts, and settings.
FMRS64 / 100 · C70 / 100 · B
Reliability10 / 209 / 20
Security and permissions12 / 2016 / 20
Maintenance15 / 2014 / 20
Documentation15 / 2017 / 20
Setup experience12 / 2014 / 20
Best for
  • Individual developers who want Perplexity search/reasoning in their coding environment
  • VS Code users who benefit from auto-configuration
  • Users who want to integrate Perplexity features across multiple IDEs
  • Developers who want to integrate Telegram into MCP clients like Claude
  • Automation scenarios that need to manage multiple Telegram accounts
  • Building custom Telegram bots or workflows
  • Scenarios that require secure file operation path restrictions
Not for
  • Enterprise users who need official support or reliable APIs
  • Users without a Perplexity account to login
  • Users who prefer the official API key approach
  • Use cases requiring official Bot API features (this server uses a user client)
  • Non-technical users who want a fully managed solution
  • Multiple processes using the same session without lock management
Required permissions
  • Access to your local browser profiles (e.g., Chrome profiles)
  • Automate browser sessions, including login and cookie management
  • Read and write local files (config, vault)
  • Network access to Perplexity endpoints
  • Requires Telegram API ID and API Hash
  • Requires the user's Telegram session string (equivalent to account access)
  • Can send messages, media, contacts, and settings to any allowed chat
  • Can create or modify groups, channels, and chat settings
  • Can access and operate on the user's media files and contacts
Risks and side effects
  • Violates Perplexity's Terms of Service, potentially leading to account rate-limiting, suspension, or termination.
  • Browser automation may be flagged as abusive by Perplexity.
  • Experimental project: APIs and behavior may change without notice.
  • Vault encryption may cause lockouts due to OS keychain issues.
  • Session string leakage could lead to account compromise
  • Sending messages may raise privacy or security concerns
  • Prompt injection: Telegram content may be maliciously crafted, so precautions are needed
  • Risk of using unofficial PyPI package name; avoid pip install telegram-mcp
  • Concurrent clients using the same session may cause AuthKeyDuplicatedError
Supported clientsVS Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Windsurf, Cline, Amp, CodexClaude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex
Tools576