Perplexity powers your agent’s ability to search the web and perform in-depth research. This is a platform-provided integration — no setup required.
How to enable
Go to Settings → Capabilities to configure Web Search and Deep Research — both powered by Perplexity. Web Search is enabled by default.
Web Search vs Deep Research
Web Search returns answers in seconds — ideal for quick facts, news, and lookups. Deep Research takes a lot longer but provides comprehensive analysis with extensive citations. See Web Search & Research for a detailed comparison.
Example use cases
- Competitive Analysis — “Do deep research on the competitive landscape for AI-powered customer support tools, and how it relates to our product”
- News Monitoring — “Every morning, find the latest news about our industry and post a summary to Slack”
- Due Diligence — “When you receive an email about a new lead, research their company and reply with a brief summary”
- Market Research — “What are the current trends in sustainable packaging? Include academic sources.”
The agent includes citation URLs in all responses. For deep research, be specific about what you’re looking for — the more context you provide, the better the results.
