Skills perplexity-search
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perplexity-search

Safe 🔑 Env variables🌐 Network access📁 Filesystem access

Search the web with Perplexity AI

Also available from: davila7

This skill enables AI-powered web searches to find current information, recent scientific research, and grounded answers with source citations. It provides access to multiple Perplexity models through a single OpenRouter API key.

Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)
🥈 78 Silver
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Test it

Using "perplexity-search". What are the latest developments in CRISPR gene editing?

Expected outcome:

  • Latest CRISPR developments include prime editing advances, base editing improvements, and new clinical trial results
  • Key papers from 2024 show improved precision in gene correction
  • Source: Nature Biotechnology, Science, and clinicaltrials.gov

Using "perplexity-search". Compare mRNA vaccines versus viral vector vaccines

Expected outcome:

  • mRNA vaccines offer faster development and flexibility against variants
  • Viral vector vaccines provide longer shelf life and established platform
  • Both show strong efficacy in clinical trials with different storage requirements
  • Sources: WHO, NEJM, and peer-reviewed clinical studies

Security Audit

Safe
v4 • 1/17/2026

This is a legitimate web search API client. Static scanner flagged 362 patterns as potential issues, but ALL are false positives. The skill performs standard API client operations: reading user-provided API keys from environment variables, making HTTPS requests to OpenRouter API, and saving search results. The credential access + network pattern is expected and legitimate for any authenticated API client. No data exfiltration, no unauthorized access, no malicious behavior.

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Total audits

Risk Factors

🔑 Env variables (3)
scripts/perplexity_search.py:39 scripts/setup_env.py:72 SKILL.md:47
🌐 Network access (3)
SKILL.md:40 scripts/perplexity_search.py:43 references/openrouter_setup.md:21
📁 Filesystem access (2)
scripts/perplexity_search.py:269 scripts/setup_env.py:44
Audited by: claude View Audit History →

Quality Score

68
Architecture
100
Maintainability
85
Content
30
Community
100
Security
91
Spec Compliance

What You Can Build

Find recent publications

Search for latest scientific papers and research findings beyond your knowledge cutoff

Get technical answers

Find current technical documentation and solutions with verified source links

Research current events

Access up-to-date information on any topic with reliable source citations

Try These Prompts

Basic Search 
Search for the latest developments in {topic} from 2024
Scientific Query 
Find recent peer-reviewed studies on {topic} published in {year}
Comparative Analysis 
Compare {technology_1} versus {technology_2} including pros and cons
Deep Research 
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of {topic} including current state, recent advances, and future directions

Best Practices

  • Use specific search terms with time constraints for best results
  • Choose appropriate model based on query complexity
  • Monitor OpenRouter usage to manage costs effectively

Avoid

  • Do not use for simple calculations or logic problems
  • Do not commit API keys to version control
  • Do not exceed rate limits without proper delays between requests

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate Perplexity account?
No. This skill uses OpenRouter to access Perplexity models with a single API key.
How much do searches cost?
Costs vary by model from $0.001 to $0.05 per query. Check OpenRouter for current pricing.
Which model should I choose?
Start with sonar-pro for most queries. Use sonar for simple facts and sonar-pro-search for complex analysis.
How do I get an API key?
Visit openrouter.ai/keys to create an account and generate an API key.
Can I save search results?
Yes. Use the --output flag to save results to a JSON file for later analysis.
Is this skill secure?
Yes. Your API key is stored locally in environment variables and never shared with third parties.

Developer Details

Author

K-Dense-AI

License

MIT license

Repository

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

Ref

main

File structure

📁 references/

📄 model_comparison.md

📄 openrouter_setup.md

📄 search_strategies.md

📁 scripts/

📄 perplexity_search.py

📄 setup_env.py

📄 evaluation_result.json

📄 SKILL.md