---
name: perplexity-search-749ff8fdb578
description: Perplexity Sonar search and answer generation through AIsa. Use when the task is specifically to call Perplexity Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Reasoning Pro, or Sonar Deep Research for citation-backed web answers, analytical reasoning, or long-form research reports.
license: MIT
compatibility: Designed for Agent Skills compatible clients such as OpenClaw, Claude Code, Hermes, and GitHub-backed skill catalogs. Requires system binaries curl, python3, environment variables AISA_API_KEY and internet access to api.aisa.one.
metadata:
  author: AIsa
  version: 1.0.0
  homepage: https://aisa.one
  repository: https://github.com/baofeng-tech/agent-skills
  tags: x,search,research,aisa
  platforms: agentskills.io,agentskill.sh,github
  primary_env: AISA_API_KEY
allowed-tools: Read Bash Grep
---

# Perplexity Search

Use this skill when the user specifically wants Perplexity-powered search and answer generation through AIsa, especially for citation-backed web answers, analytical reasoning, or long-form research reports.

This skill covers four AIsa endpoints:
- `/perplexity/sonar`
- `/perplexity/sonar-pro`
- `/perplexity/sonar-reasoning-pro`
- `/perplexity/sonar-deep-research`

## Compatibility

Works with any [agentskills.io](https://agentskills.io)-compatible harness, including:

- **Claude Code** and **Claude**
- **OpenAI Codex**
- **Cursor**
- **Gemini CLI**
- **OpenCode**, **Goose**, **OpenClaw**, **Hermes**
- and other harnesses that implement the [Agent Skills specification](https://agentskills.io/specification)

Requires Python 3, a POSIX shell, and `AISA_API_KEY` (available from [aisa.one](https://aisa.one)).

## Requirements

- Set `AISA_API_KEY`
- Use the bundled client at `scripts/perplexity_search_client.py`

## Model Selection

- Use `sonar` for fast, lightweight answers with citations
- Use `sonar-pro` for stronger synthesis and comparison tasks
- Use `sonar-reasoning-pro` for analytical or multi-step reasoning questions
- Use `sonar-deep-research` for exhaustive reports; expect slower responses and occasional timeouts

## Python Client

```bash
python3 scripts/perplexity_search_client.py sonar --query "What changed in AI this week?"
python3 scripts/perplexity_search_client.py sonar-pro --query "Compare coding agents with citations"
python3 scripts/perplexity_search_client.py sonar-reasoning-pro --query "Analyze whether vertical AI agents can defend against general copilots"
python3 scripts/perplexity_search_client.py sonar-deep-research --query "Create a deep research report on AI coding agents in 2026"
```

Add a system message when you want a more specific output format:

```bash
python3 scripts/perplexity_search_client.py sonar-pro \
  --query "Map the top coding agent products" \
  --system "Respond in markdown with an executive summary first."
```

## Curl Examples

### Sonar

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.aisa.one/apis/v1/perplexity/sonar" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AISA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sonar",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "What changed in the AI agent ecosystem this week?"}
    ]
  }'
```

### Sonar Pro

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.aisa.one/apis/v1/perplexity/sonar-pro" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AISA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sonar-pro",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Compare the top coding agents and cite the key differences."}
    ]
  }'
```

### Sonar Reasoning Pro

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.aisa.one/apis/v1/perplexity/sonar-reasoning-pro" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AISA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sonar-reasoning-pro",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Analyze whether vertical AI agents can defend against general copilots."}
    ]
  }'
```

### Sonar Deep Research

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.aisa.one/apis/v1/perplexity/sonar-deep-research" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AISA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "sonar-deep-research",
    "messages": [
      {"role": "user", "content": "Create a deep research report on AI coding agents in 2026."}
    ]
  }'
```

## Timeout Behavior

- `sonar-deep-research` uses a longer timeout and automatic retries in the bundled client
- If it still times out, narrow the query or retry later
- If the user wants a faster answer, fall back to `sonar-pro` or `sonar-reasoning-pro`

## References

- [Sonar](https://aisa.one/docs/api-reference/perplexity/post_perplexity-sonar)
- [Sonar Pro](https://aisa.one/docs/api-reference/perplexity/post_perplexity-sonar-pro)
- [Sonar Reasoning Pro](https://aisa.one/docs/api-reference/perplexity/post_perplexity-sonar-reasoning-pro)
- [Sonar Deep Research](https://aisa.one/docs/api-reference/perplexity/post_perplexity-sonar-deep-research)


---
Source attribution: baofeng-tech
Original project: https://github.com/baofeng-tech/agent-skills/blob/6da0a55a3aa88f283251abe4392be1217ccb7b52/perplexity-search/SKILL.md
License: MIT
License information: https://opensource.org/license/mit
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# Mega AI Hub resource metadata

Creator / publisher: baofeng-tech
Original project: https://github.com/baofeng-tech/agent-skills/blob/6da0a55a3aa88f283251abe4392be1217ccb7b52/perplexity-search/SKILL.md
Attribution basis: Source repository record

Fields of work: Data & Analytics, Education & Research, Marketing
Roles: Data Analyst, Marketing Analyst, Researcher
Specialties: API, Backend, Design, Frontend, Git
Tools: Aisa
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