Tracxn MCP works only on paid Perplexity plans - Pro and Enterprise. It does not work on the free tier.
Step 1: Open Connectors
Click your profile picture → Settings
Go to Connectors
Step 2: Create the Tracxn connector
Click + Custom connector in the top-right corner
Select Remote
Fill in:
Name: Tracxn
Description: Private market intelligence - companies, funding, investors, M&A
MCP Server URL: https://platform.tracxn.com/mcp
Authentication: OAuth
Transport: Streamable HTTP
Acknowledge the "I understand custom connectors can introduce risks" checkbox
Click Add
Step 3: Connect
Click the Tracxn connector card in your Connectors list
Sign in to Tracxn in the browser tab that opens
Approve the requested access
The connector status should change to Connected
Step 4: Use Tracxn in chat
Start a new thread
Click the + button or Sources icon in the message composer
Toggle Tracxn on for the thread
Type your question
Try it:
"Find the top 10 funded Indian SaaS companies in 2025 and show their investor profiles."
Note: On Enterprise plans, an admin must first turn on Allow members to add custom connectors in Enterprise settings → Connectors. It is off by default.