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Perplexity
AI-powered research with cited answers
Perplexity
Use Perplexity's AI-powered search for research queries that return comprehensive, cited answers. Combines web search with LLM synthesis for authoritative results.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | perplexity |
| Category | Tool — Search |
| Auth | API Key |
Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|---|
| Search | AI-powered research query |
Configuration
| Setting | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| API Key | Password | Perplexity API key |
| Query | Short input | Research question |
| Model | Dropdown | Perplexity model (sonar, etc.) |
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
content | string | AI-generated answer with citations |
citations | json | Source URLs |
Example: Fact-Checking Pipeline
Workflow:
[Starter: Claim] → [Perplexity: Research] → [Agent: Verify] → [Response]User submits a claim. Perplexity researches it with sources. Agent evaluates the evidence and returns a fact-check verdict with citations.
Tips
- Best for research questions — provides comprehensive answers, not just links
- Citations included — every claim is backed by source URLs
- Higher cost than basic search — use for quality-critical research