qwwiwi Perplexity Research -- Web Search
Search the web, fact-check claims, analyze trends, and find best practices using the Perplexity Sonar API.
Usage
When the user asks to research a topic, fact-check, or find current information:
- Get API key from
~/.claude-lab/shared/secrets/perplexity.env - Query Perplexity Sonar API
- Return structured results with sources
API Key
- Paid: perplexity.ai (API access required)
- Store key in:
~/.claude-lab/shared/secrets/perplexity.env
Example
PPLX_KEY=$(cat ~/.claude-lab/shared/secrets/perplexity.env)
curl -X POST "https://api.perplexity.ai/chat/completions" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $PPLX_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "sonar",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "What are the best practices for Claude Code agent architecture in 2026?"}
]
}'
When to Use
- Current events, news, trends
- Best practices and recommendations
- Fact-checking claims
- Competitor analysis
- Technology comparisons
- Market research