perplexica

Search a Perplexica instance and return synthesized answers with cited sources.

1|Updated Mar 19, 2026

Search Tags:#summarization #cli #sources #web-search #current-information #information-retrieval #perplexica

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cutec-chris/PawLia --skill perplexica

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexica
Source: https://github.com/cutec-chris/PawLia/tree/main/skills/perplexica
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cutec-chris/PawLia --skill perplexica

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Deliver current, synthesized web results by performing AI-powered searches through a Perplexica instance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Synthesize results with citations: Returns a concise answer paired with source URLs.
Flexible focus modes: Supports web, academic, YouTube, Reddit searches, and more.
Use Case: Research topics, monitor breaking news, or validate information with credible sources.

Quick Start

Run the search script with your query against your Perplexica instance to get a synthesized answer with cited sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about perplexica

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I get AI-powered web search results with cited sources?▼

To get AI-powered web search results with cited sources, run the script with your query against a Perplexica instance. It returns a JSON object containing a synthesized answer and source URLs.

What's the best way to research current information using a Perplexica instance?▼

The best way to research current information is to execute the CLI with --query and --url parameters. The tool applies flexible focus modes like web, academic, YouTube, and Reddit searches.

Can I use focus modes for academic and Reddit searches?▼

Yes, you can use focus modes for academic and Reddit searches. The script accepts a --focus parameter to tailor information retrieval across web, academic, YouTube, and Reddit platforms.

How do I handle request failures during web search information retrieval?▼

To handle request failures during web search information retrieval, the script includes built-in error handling. You can also manage connection stability by adjusting the --timeout parameter.

Do I need specific dependencies to run the Perplexica search script?▼

You need the requests dependency installed to run the Perplexica search script. This library handles the HTTP requests required to query your Perplexica instance and return JSON results.