A powerful AI-driven web search engine integration providing real-time information with verifiable citations.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install perplexity-search
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install perplexity-search using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Perplexity Search API?
The Perplexity Search API skill enables AI agents to perform live web searches using state-of-the-art models like Sonar, Sonar Pro, and Deep Research. By integrating this capability, your Openclaw Skills setup gains the ability to retrieve up-to-date data, stock prices, and comprehensive research summaries without needing a separate Perplexity account.
This skill bridges the gap between static LLM knowledge and the live internet, ensuring your workflows remain current and accurate. It synthesizes information from across the web, providing a single cohesive answer backed by credible source citations.
Perplexity Search API Use Cases
- Real-time fact-checking and news retrieval for the latest industry regulations or current events.
- Performing technical comparisons between technologies like Rust vs Go for backend services.
- Fetching live financial data such as current stock prices for NVDA and AMD.
- Conducting deep academic or industry research with full citations provided by the Perplexity engine.
How Perplexity Search API Works
- The user provides a query within an agent interface that requires external or real-time information.
- The system identifies the need for web search and triggers the Perplexity API skill.
- The skill routes the request through the SkillBoss gateway using the selected model depth (e.g., Sonar Pro or Deep Research).
- Perplexity crawls the live web and synthesizes a response with integrated sources.
- The final output, including verifiable citations, is returned to the environment for the user or agent to process.
Perplexity Search API Setup
To begin using this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, you need a SkillBoss API key. Follow these steps to get started:
- Obtain your API key at https://skillboss.co/console.
- Run the automated setup script to configure your environment:
curl -fsSL https://skillboss.co/openclaw-setup.sh | bash
- Ensure your
SKILLBOSS_API_KEYis exported in your terminal or added to your .env file.
Perplexity Search API Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured mapping to handle search requests and response metadata efficiently. Below is the primary data organization:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Model Tier | Determines the speed and depth of the search (Sonar, Sonar Pro, Reasoning Pro, Deep Research). |
| Citations | A structured list of source URLs and snippets used to generate the answer. |
| Metadata | Includes timing data and model versioning for each request. |
| Auth | Managed via the SKILLBOSS_API_KEY environment variable. |
Perplexity Search API Advanced Features
- Access to high-reasoning models including Reasoning Pro for complex problem-solving and logical deduction.
- Deep Research capabilities for long-form, comprehensive information gathering across multiple sources.
- Zero-configuration integration with other services in the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
- Cost-effective tiered pricing model allowing for specialized search depth based on the complexity of the query.
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