Back to Skills

perplexity-search

AI-powered web search, research, and reasoning via Perplexity

3,369stars254forksUpdated 1/23/2026

Security Assessment

Safe(90/100)

Detected risks:

Sensitive File Access([SKILL.md] .env)
Security Score90/100

About perplexity-search

The 'perplexity-search' skill is an AI-powered tool designed to enhance web search and research by providing both ranked results and AI-synthesized information. It leverages the Perplexity AI system to deliver insightful, AI-backed research, allowing users to explore complex topics, obtain relevant citations, and make data-driven decisions based on deep analysis. This skill addresses the need for fast and reliable access to both traditional search results and AI-generated summaries and reasoning, enabling users to save time and make informed choices.

FAQ

How do I get AI-powered answers to quick questions?

Use the `--ask` parameter with a straightforward question, such as `--ask 'What is the latest version of Python?'`, to get an AI-generated answer.

Can I limit my search results to specific websites or domains?

Yes, you can use the `--domains` parameter to restrict your search results to specific domains or websites.

What kind of research can I expect from the AI-synthesized responses?

AI-synthesized research, invoked using the `--research` parameter, combines multiple sources to provide a comprehensive, AI-curated answer.

Are there any environment variables required to use the skill?

Yes, you must set the `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` in your environment variables or in the `~/.claude/.env` file.

Can I filter search results by recency?

Yes, the `--recency` parameter allows you to filter results by time period, such as `day`, `week`, `month`, or `year`.

Install perplexity-search

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill