perplexity-search

Perform web searches via Perplexity models through OpenRouter with citations.

52|6|Updated Nov 24, 2025

Search Tags:#research #citations #OpenRouter #perplexity #web-search #LiteLLM #agentic-search

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings --skill perplexity-search-ovachiever

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables real-time, AI-powered web searches using Perplexity models via LiteLLM and OpenRouter, providing grounded, source-cited answers beyond typical model knowledge cutoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time web search with Perplexity models
Grounded answers with source citations
Access to multiple Perplexity models (sonar, pro, reasoning variants)
OpenRouter-based routing for unified access to multiple providers
Suitable for literature searches, technical research, and rapid information gathering

Quick Start

Set OPENROUTER_API_KEY and install LiteLLM
Run a simple query and review the answer with citations
If needed, switch models for deeper reasoning or cost considerations

Frequently Asked Questions about perplexity-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform real-time web searches with AI models?▼

Real-time web searches retrieve current information beyond model knowledge cutoffs by querying live web sources. This Skill performs AI-powered web searches using Perplexity models via OpenRouter, returning grounded answers with source citations suitable for literature discovery, technical research, and fact verification across biomedical and general domains.

Can I use Perplexity models through OpenRouter with LiteLLM?▼

Yes. This Skill integrates Perplexity models (sonar, sonar-pro, sonar-reasoning variants) via OpenRouter using LiteLLM as the interface layer. You need an OpenRouter API key, LiteLLM installed, and environment configuration to route requests and access multiple Perplexity models.

How do I get web citations with my search results?▼

Web citations ground search results in source attribution. This Skill returns citations alongside answers from web searches, enabling you to verify information sources and trace reasoning back to specific documents across biomedical, technical, and general domains.

What's the difference between Perplexity's sonar, sonar-pro, and reasoning models?▼

Perplexity offers multiple model variants: sonar for general queries, sonar-pro for balanced performance, and sonar-reasoning-pro for deeper reasoning tasks. This Skill supports switching between these models to optimize for cost, speed, or reasoning depth based on your research needs.

Do I need to manage API keys or configuration separately?▼

Setup requires setting the OPENROUTER_API_KEY environment variable and installing LiteLLM. This Skill handles credential routing and model selection internally, so once configured, you run queries without managing authentication between requests.

Can I use this for rapid information gathering across multiple domains?▼

Yes. This Skill performs agentic web searches applicable to real-time information retrieval, literature discovery, and rapid fact verification. It works across biomedical, technical, and general domains, returning usage data alongside citations for tracking and optimization.