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/install perplexity
Description
Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries.
README (SKILL.md)
Perplexity Search
AI-powered web search that returns grounded answers with citations.
Search
Single query:
node {baseDir}/scripts/search.mjs "what's happening in AI today"
Multiple queries (batch):
node {baseDir}/scripts/search.mjs "What is Perplexity?" "Latest AI news" "Best coffee in NYC"
Options
--json: Output raw JSON response
Notes
- Requires
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYenvironment variable - Responses include citations when available
- Batch queries are processed in a single API call
Usage Guidance
Install only if you are comfortable providing a Perplexity API key and sending your search queries to Perplexity. Use a scoped or revocable API key if possible, monitor account usage, and rotate the key if you stop using the skill.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: perplexity
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is designed to interact with the Perplexity API for web searches. It correctly requests and uses the `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` environment variable, and all network communication is directed solely to `https://api.perplexity.ai/search`. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts in `SKILL.md` or `scripts/search.mjs`. The code is clear, directly serves its stated purpose, and lacks any high-risk behaviors.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is AI-powered web search via Perplexity, and the script implements that by sending provided query arguments to the Perplexity search API; users should understand their queries leave the local environment.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md documents explicit Node commands and a --json option; the artifacts show no hidden role changes, prompt-injection instructions, destructive actions, or autonomous behavior.
Install Mechanism
There is no install script or package-install behavior, and the artifact is small and reviewable; metadata does not provide strong upstream provenance, so users rely on the registry-provided files.
Credentials
Requiring node, network access to https://api.perplexity.ai/search, and PERPLEXITY_API_KEY is proportionate for a Perplexity integration; the key may associate requests with the user's account or billing.
Persistence & Privilege
The reviewed files show no file writes, credential storage, persistence mechanism, background worker, privilege escalation, broad local indexing, or unrelated system access.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install perplexity - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/perplexity - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: AI-powered web search with citations
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perplexity?
Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 15583 downloads so far.
How do I install Perplexity?
Run "/install perplexity" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Perplexity free?
Yes, Perplexity is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Perplexity support?
Perplexity is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Perplexity?
It is built and maintained by zats (@zats); the current version is v1.0.0.
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