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perplexity-2
Deep search via Perplexity API. Three modes: search (quick facts), reason (complex analysis), research (in-depth reports). Returns AI-grounded answers with citations.
Why this skill is useful
Adds specific commands and modes for using the Perplexity API that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires curl, jq installed locally. Requires perplexity account access. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Perplexity Deep Search AI-powered web search with three modes for different depth levels. Quick Start Modes Mode Model Best For Cost ------ ------- ---------- ------ search (default) sonar-pro Quick facts, summaries, current events Low reason sonar-reasoning-pro Complex analysis, comparisons, problem-solving Medium research sonar-deep-research In-depth reports, market analysis, literature reviews High Options Flag Description Default ------ ------------- --------- --mode search, reason, research search --recency hour, day, week, month — --domains Comma-separated domain filter — --lang Language code (pt, en, es, etc.) — --json Raw JSON output off Examples API Key Set PERPLEXITYAPIKEY env var: Pricing Reference Search (sonar-pro): ~$0.01/query Reasoning (sonar-reasoning-pro): ~$0.02/query Deep Research (sonar-deep-research): ~$0.40/query (uses many searches + reasoning) Use search for everyday queries. Reserve research for when you truly need exhaustive analysis.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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