perplexity

Usage Instructions

Generate completions using Perplexity AI models with real-time knowledge and search capabilities. Create responses, answer questions, and generate content with customizable parameters.

Where to Get Your Perplexity API Key

To get an API key for Perplexity, you need to manage it through your account settings in the web interface.

Here is the step-by-step process:

1

Log in to your account

If you don't have one, you'll need to create one first.

2

Go to your account settings

This is usually located in the bottom-left corner of the interface and can often be accessed by clicking on your profile picture or a gear icon.

3

Navigate to the API Tab

In your settings menu, look for the API tab or a section specifically for API keys.

4

Add Payment and Purchase Credits

Perplexity's API is a paid service. You must have a non-zero balance or be on a Pro plan to generate a key.

5

Generate a New API Key

In the API section, you'll find an option to "Generate API Key" or "Create API Key."

6

Copy and Save the Key

Once generated, copy the key and store it securely. For security reasons, it is often only shown once.

Tools

perplexity_chat

Generate completions using Perplexity AI chat models

Input

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
systemPrompt	string	No	System prompt to guide the model behavior
content	string	Yes	The user message content to send to the model
model	string	Yes	Model to use for chat completions (e.g., sonar, mistral)
max_tokens	number	No	Maximum number of tokens to generate
temperature	number	No	Sampling temperature between 0 and 1
apiKey	string	Yes	Perplexity API key

Output

Parameter	Type	Description
content	string	Generated response
model	string	Model used
usage	json	Token usage

Notes

• Category: tools

• Type: perplexity