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Perplexity Search

Maintainer K-Dense Inc. · Last updated April 1, 2026

Perform AI-powered web searches using Perplexity models through LiteLLM and OpenRouter. Perplexity provides real-time, web-grounded answers with source citations, making it ideal for finding current information, recent scientific literature, and facts beyond the model's training data cutoff. This skill provides access to all Perplexity models through OpenRouter, requiring only a single API key (no separate Perplexit….

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Original source

K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills

https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills/tree/main/scientific-skills/perplexity-search

Maintainer: K-Dense Inc.
License: MIT license
Last updated: April 1, 2026

Skill Snapshot

Key Details From SKILL.md

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Key Notes

Perform AI-powered web searches using Perplexity models through LiteLLM and OpenRouter. Perplexity provides real-time, web-grounded answers with source citations, making it ideal for finding current information, recent scientific literature, and facts beyond the model's training data cutoff.
This skill provides access to all Perplexity models through OpenRouter, requiring only a single API key (no separate Perplexity account needed).
python scripts/perplexity_search.py "query" --output results.json.

Source Doc

Excerpt From SKILL.md

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

Searching for current information or recent developments (2024 and beyond)
Finding latest scientific publications and research
Getting real-time answers grounded in web sources
Verifying facts with source citations
Conducting literature searches across multiple domains
Accessing information beyond the model's knowledge cutoff
Performing domain-specific research (biomedical, technical, clinical)
Comparing current approaches or technologies

Do not use for:

Simple calculations or logic problems (use directly)
Tasks requiring code execution (use standard tools)
Questions well within the model's training data (unless verification needed)

Setup (One-time)

Get OpenRouter API key:
- Visit https://openrouter.ai/keys
- Create account and generate API key
- Add credits to account (minimum $5 recommended)
Configure environment:
Install dependencies:
Verify setup:

See references/openrouter_setup.md for detailed setup instructions, troubleshooting, and security best practices.

Basic Usage

Simple search:

Save results:

Use specific model:

Verbose output:

Use cases

Searching for current information or recent developments (2024 and beyond).
Finding latest scientific publications and research.
Getting real-time answers grounded in web sources.
Verifying facts with source citations.

Not for

Do not rely on this catalog entry alone for installation or maintenance details.
Do not treat this catalog entry as a substitute for the full upstream workflow.