perplexity

Searches the web via the Perplexity API and returns cited answers.

1|Updated Apr 3, 2026

Search Tags:#research #api #web search #citations #perplexity #batch queries

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/bobvarkey/openclaw-workspace --skill perplexity-bobvarkey

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexity
Source: https://github.com/bobvarkey/openclaw-workspace/tree/main/skills/perplexity
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bobvarkey/openclaw-workspace --skill perplexity-bobvarkey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you search the web and get concise, cited answers without manually piecing together multiple sources.

Core Features & Use Cases

Grounded web search: Sends a query to Perplexity and returns answers with citations when available.
Batch querying: Handles multiple related questions in one request, which is useful for comparative research or rapid fact gathering.
Structured output: Can return either human-readable results or raw JSON for downstream processing.
Use case: Ask for the latest state of a topic, compare several current options, or collect cited background material for research.

Quick Start

Use the perplexity skill to search the web for a specific question and return a cited answer.

Frequently Asked Questions about perplexity

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get cited web search answers for multiple research queries?▼

You can get cited web search answers by submitting batch queries to an API that searches the web and returns concise, grounded results with citations for multiple research questions.

What is the best way to gather comparative facts with citations from the web?▼

Gathering comparative facts is best done by submitting batch queries to a grounded web search API, which returns cited answers for multiple related questions in a single request.

Do I need a Node runtime to use the Perplexity API for web search?▼

Yes, you need a Node runtime and the PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable to submit web search requests and receive structured, cited answers from the API.

Can I get raw JSON output from web search results for downstream processing?▼

Yes, you can get raw JSON output from web search results, allowing you to pass structured cited answers directly into downstream processing pipelines or applications.

Does batch querying work for current-events lookup and fact gathering?▼

Batch querying works for current-events lookup and fact gathering by handling multiple related questions in one request, returning cited answers for rapid comparative research.