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Erdmannsilva Perplexity
by
Alexandre Erdmann
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install erdmannsilva-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
This skill looks proportionate for Perplexity search. Before installing, make sure you trust the publisher, provide only the needed PERPLEXITY_API_KEY, and avoid sending confidential information in search queries.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: erdmannsilva-perplexity
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate interface for the Perplexity AI search API. The script `scripts/search.mjs` uses the provided `PERPLEXITY_API_KEY` to communicate exclusively with the official `api.perplexity.ai` endpoint and contains no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or prompt injection.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The documented purpose is Perplexity-powered web search, and the included script only sends query arguments to the Perplexity API and formats the response.
Instruction Scope
The instructions are limited to running the local Node.js search script with one or more user-provided queries and an optional JSON output flag.
Install Mechanism
There is no install script or dependency installation, but the internal _meta.json owner and slug differ from the registry metadata, so users may want to verify provenance.
Credentials
The skill requires PERPLEXITY_API_KEY and sends queries to api.perplexity.ai, which is expected for this integration and is disclosed.
Persistence & Privilege
No persistence, background execution, local file indexing, credential storage, or privilege escalation is shown in the provided artifacts.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install erdmannsilva-perplexity - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/erdmannsilva-perplexity - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the Perplexity skill.
- Enables AI-powered web search with grounded answers and citations via the Perplexity API.
- Supports both single and batch search queries.
- Requires a PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable.
- Option to output raw JSON responses.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erdmannsilva 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 62 downloads so far.
How do I install Erdmannsilva Perplexity?
Run "/install erdmannsilva-perplexity" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Erdmannsilva Perplexity free?
Yes, Erdmannsilva Perplexity is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Erdmannsilva Perplexity support?
Erdmannsilva Perplexity is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Erdmannsilva Perplexity?
It is built and maintained by Alexandre Erdmann (@erdmannsilva); the current version is v1.0.0.
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