Before you start
Choose which Tolstoy MCP connection you want to add. The client setup steps are the same for Studio MCP and Library MCP; the URL is the part that changes.
Studio MCP: generate and iterate on Studio images or videos.
Library MCP: browse, search, inspect, rename, or favorite Tolstoy library assets.
Studio MCP URL: https://apilb.gotolstoy.com/mcp/v1/mcp Library MCP URL: https://apilb.gotolstoy.com/mcp/v1/library/mcp
How to connect Perplexity
Use a Perplexity Pro, Max, or Enterprise plan. Free accounts cannot use custom connectors.
Open Settings -> Connectors.
Click + Custom connector.
Set transport to Remote, name it
TolstoyorTolstoy Library, paste the matching MCP URL, and choose OAuth.Open the connector card and complete OAuth.
Use research or agent mode when you want Perplexity to call Tolstoy tools. Plain quick-search responses may not use connectors.
After you connect
Return to Use the Tolstoy MCP for examples, prompt patterns, and troubleshooting.