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perplexity-search

Search the web via Perplexity models through LiteLLM and OpenRouter.

Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#web search#search#citations#literature search#perplexity#real-time information
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill perplexity-search-yezez9
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: perplexity-search
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/perplexity-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill perplexity-search-yezez9

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 access real-time information, recent scientific literature, and grounded answers with source citations, overcoming model knowledge cutoffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Web Search: Access up-to-date information from the internet.
  • Grounded Answers with Citations: Get answers backed by verifiable sources.
  • Access to Perplexity Models: Utilizes various Perplexity models (Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Pro Search, Sonar Reasoning Pro) via OpenRouter.
  • Use Case: A researcher needs to find the latest clinical trial results for a specific cancer therapy published in the last month. This Skill can perform that search, providing direct links to the studies and summarizing key findings.

Quick Start

Use the perplexity-search skill to find the latest developments in CRISPR gene editing.

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 an AI model?▼

AI-powered web search with citations retrieves real-time information by querying Perplexity models through OpenRouter, providing grounded answers with verifiable source links. It overcomes static model knowledge cutoffs by accessing live internet data and recent scientific literature.

What is the best way to find recent scientific literature and clinical trial results using AI?▼

Using an AI-powered literature search via Perplexity models through OpenRouter is an effective way to find recent scientific literature. It performs targeted web searches to summarize key findings and provide direct links to recent clinical trial results and studies.

Do I need an OpenRouter API key to use Perplexity models for web search?▼

Yes, you need an OpenRouter API key to access Perplexity models for web search. The Skill integrates with LiteLLM and OpenRouter to route requests to various Perplexity models, requiring this key for authentication and retrieval of real-time grounded information.

Which Perplexity models are available for real-time information retrieval through LiteLLM?▼

Available Perplexity models for real-time information retrieval through LiteLLM include Sonar Pro, Sonar Pro Search, and Sonar Reasoning Pro. These models are accessed via OpenRouter to perform web searches and deliver grounded answers with source citations.

Can I access up-to-date internet information to overcome AI model knowledge cutoffs?▼

Yes, you can access up-to-date internet information to overcome AI model knowledge cutoffs by performing AI-powered web searches. This approach uses Perplexity models via OpenRouter to retrieve real-time data, ensuring answers reflect current events and recent publications with citations.

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