perplexity – OpenClaw Skill

Name: perplexity
Author: zats

perplexity is an OpenClaw Skills integration for coding workflows. Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries.

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Updated Feb 7, 2026Created Feb 7, 2026coding

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name	perplexity
description	Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries. OpenClaw Skills integration.
owner	zats
repository	zats/perplexity
language	Markdown
license	MIT
topics
security	L1
install	openclaw add @zats/perplexity
last updated	Feb 7, 2026

Maintainer

zats

Maintains perplexity in the OpenClaw Skills directory.

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search.mjs

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SKILL.md

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SKILL.md

name: perplexity description: Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries. homepage: https://docs.perplexity.ai metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🔮","requires":{"bins":["node"],"env":["PERPLEXITY_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY"}}

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_KEY environment variable
Responses include citations when available
Batch queries are processed in a single API call

README.md

No README available.

Permissions & Security

Security level L1: Low-risk skills with minimal permissions. Review inputs and outputs before running in production.

Requirements

OpenClaw CLI installed and configured.
Language: Markdown
License: MIT
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FAQ

How do I install perplexity?

Run openclaw add @zats/perplexity in your terminal. This installs perplexity into your OpenClaw Skills catalog.

Does this skill run locally or in the cloud?

OpenClaw Skills execute locally by default. Review the SKILL.md and permissions before running any skill.

Where can I verify the source code?

The source repository is available at https://github.com/openclaw/skills/tree/main/skills/zats/perplexity. Review commits and README documentation before installing.