perplexity-search

Search real-time web results with grounded citations via OpenRouter.

4|1|Updated Jun 18, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics --skill perplexity-search-holobiomicslab
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexity-search
Source: https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics/tree/main/mcp_host/skills/scientific-skills/scientific-skills/perplexity-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HolobiomicsLab/Toolomics --skill perplexity-search-holobiomicslab

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 search for scientific and technical information, delivering cited sources to verify results and stay current beyond model knowledge.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time web search across Perplexity models via OpenRouter, returning grounded results with citations
  • Literature discovery, domain-specific queries, and technical documentation lookups for biomedical, computational, and clinical research
  • Easy integration with other skills to combine multiple sources, cross-verify claims, and build evidence-based conclusions

Quick Start

Ask it to search for the latest CRISPR research and retrieve cited sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about perplexity-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time web search results with citations for scientific literature?

You can get real-time web search results with citations by using Perplexity Search. It queries Perplexity models via OpenRouter to return grounded results with cited sources for scientific literature discovery and domain-specific inquiries.

Do I need an OpenRouter API key to perform web-grounded literature searches?

Yes, an OpenRouter API key is required. The skill requires an OpenRouter API key, LiteLLM, and a compatible model interface to perform queries, return citations, and expose usage metrics for literature searches.

Can I use LiteLLM to look up technical documentation for biomedical research?

Yes, you can use LiteLLM to look up technical documentation. The skill targets domain-specific inquiries and technical documentation lookups across biomedical, computational, and clinical contexts, returning current information with grounded citations.

What's the best way to cross-verify claims and build evidence-based conclusions from web searches?

The best way to cross-verify claims is to integrate this skill with other tools. It supports easy integration with other skills to combine multiple sources, cross-verify claims from web results, and build evidence-based conclusions.

Does Perplexity Search support tracking API usage metrics for domain-specific queries?

Yes, it supports tracking usage metrics. The skill requires LiteLLM and a compatible model interface to perform domain-specific queries, return grounded citations, and expose API usage metrics for monitoring.

When should I not use real-time web search for retrieving cited sources?

You should avoid real-time web search when your query can be answered strictly within a model's existing knowledge base. It is designed specifically to find current information beyond model knowledge using grounded web citations.