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perplexity
Deep search via Perplexity API. Three modes: search (quick facts), reason (complex analysis), research (in-depth reports). Returns AI-grounded answers with citations.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://skills.volces.com --skill perplexity-deep-searchIs this agent skill safe to install?
No partner audit is available yet. Read the source before installing.
What does this agent skill do?
Perplexity Deep Search
AI-powered web search with three modes for different depth levels.
Quick Start
# Quick search (sonar) - facts, summaries, current events
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh "latest AI news"
# Reasoning (sonar-reasoning-pro) - complex analysis, multi-step
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode reason "compare React vs Vue for enterprise apps"
# Deep Research (sonar-deep-research) - full reports, exhaustive analysis
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode research "market analysis of AI in healthcare 2025"
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
# Search with recency filter
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --recency week "OpenAI latest announcements"
# Search restricted to specific domains
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --domains "arxiv.org,nature.com" "transformer architecture advances"
# Search in Portuguese
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --lang pt "inteligência artificial no Brasil"
# Deep research with JSON output
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode research --json "enterprise AI adoption trends"
API Key
Set PERPLEXITY_API_KEY env var, or store it in a file:
mkdir -p ~/.config/perplexity
echo "your_key_here" > ~/.config/perplexity/api_key
chmod 600 ~/.config/perplexity/api_key
The script checks the env var first, then falls back to the file.
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 can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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