perplexity-search

Automate web searches with Perplexity models via OpenRouter and citations.

Updated Mar 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill perplexity-search-hayktarkhanyan
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexity-search
Source: https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research/tree/main/.claude/skills/perplexity-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HaykTarkhanyan/dst_research --skill perplexity-search-hayktarkhanyan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires litellm, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Real-time, web-grounded information retrieval by querying Perplexity models through OpenRouter, delivering sources and up-to-date results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time web searches with Perplexity models via OpenRouter
  • Grounded results with source citations
  • Flexible model selection (sonar-pro, sonar-pro-search, sonar, sonar-reasoning, sonar-reasoning-pro)
  • Easy setup with a single OpenRouter API key

Quick Start

Ask the AI to perform a real-time Perplexity web search for a current topic.

Frequently Asked Questions about perplexity-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate real-time web searches with grounded citations using Perplexity models?

You can automate real-time web searches with grounded citations by querying Perplexity models through LiteLLM and OpenRouter, which handles the environment configuration and returns up-to-date results with sources.

Do I need an OpenRouter API key to perform AI-powered web searches with Perplexity?

Yes, a single OpenRouter API key is required to access Perplexity models. The provided setup scripts use this key to configure your environment for automated web searches.

Which Perplexity models can I select for cross-domain fact gathering and literature discovery?

Available Perplexity models for cross-domain fact gathering include sonar-pro, sonar-pro-search, sonar, sonar-reasoning, and sonar-reasoning-pro, offering flexible selection for your research needs.

What is the best way to integrate LiteLLM with OpenRouter for academic research searches?

The best way to integrate LiteLLM with OpenRouter for academic research is by using the provided setup scripts to configure the environment, allowing you to route queries to Perplexity models seamlessly.

Can I use this web-search approach for real-time information needs across different domains?

Yes, querying Perplexity models via OpenRouter is explicitly designed for real-time information needs, cross-domain fact gathering, and literature discovery with source citations.

Why does my Perplexity web search setup require LiteLLM dependencies?

LiteLLM is required as a dependency because it acts as the routing layer that connects your OpenRouter API key to the Perplexity models, enabling the automated web search scripts to execute properly.