perplexity-search

Search the web with Perplexity models via LiteLLM and OpenRouter.

Updated Aug 23, 2026

Search Tags:#research #web search #search #citations #perplexity #real-time information

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill perplexity-search-jacketlong23

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexity-search
Source: https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills/tree/main/perplexity-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jacketlong23/skills --skill perplexity-search-jacketlong23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides AI-powered web search capabilities, enabling users to find current information, recent research, and grounded answers with source citations, overcoming the limitations of static knowledge cutoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time Web Search: Access up-to-the-minute information from the internet.
Grounded Answers with Citations: Get answers backed by verifiable web sources.
Multiple Perplexity Models: Utilize various Perplexity models (Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Pro Search) for different needs.
Use Case: When researching the latest advancements in a rapidly evolving scientific field like AI or biotechnology, this skill can provide up-to-date findings, research papers, and expert analyses that are not yet part of any LLM's training data.

Quick Start

Use the perplexity-search skill to find the latest developments in quantum computing.

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 source citations using AI?▼

AI-powered web search provides real-time information and grounded answers with source citations by querying live internet sources, overcoming static model knowledge cutoffs for current research and data.

Can I access multiple Perplexity models through a single OpenRouter API key?▼

Yes, you can access multiple Perplexity models such as Sonar, Sonar Pro, and Sonar Pro Search through a single OpenRouter API key by using the litellm package to route requests.

What do I need to set up before using AI web search for recent scientific literature?▼

Before using AI web search for recent scientific literature, you must install the litellm Python package and configure the OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable to authenticate and route your search requests.

How does AI web search help when researching rapidly evolving fields like biotechnology?▼

AI web search helps research rapidly evolving fields like biotechnology by retrieving up-to-the-minute findings, recent research papers, and expert analyses that are not yet part of any LLM's training data.

Are there limitations to using AI models for real-time information retrieval?▼

Limitations of using AI models for real-time information retrieval include dependency on external API services like OpenRouter for routing and the requirement of specific environment variable configuration to access grounded web search features.