perplexity
Low
by zats | Audited: 2026-02-26T09:59:20.936Z | Ruleset: 0.2.0
About This Skill
Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries.
✨
--json: Output raw JSON response ✨ Requires
PERPLEXITY_API_KEY environment variable ✨ Batch queries are processed in a single API call
Use Cases
1 Research topics
2 Find information
3 Answer questions
Documentation (Original)
Source: SKILL.md The following is the author's original documentation (often English). For installation, follow “Quick Install” above.
name: perplexity
description: Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries.
homepage: https://docs.perplexity.ai
metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🔮","requires":{"bins":["node"],"env":["PERPLEXITY_API_KEY"]},"primaryEnv":"PERPLEXITY_API_KEY"}}
Perplexity Search
AI-powered web search that returns grounded answers with citations.
Search
Single query:
node {baseDir}/scripts/search.mjs "what's happening in AI today"
Multiple queries (batch):
node {baseDir}/scripts/search.mjs "What is Perplexity?" "Latest AI news" "Best coffee in NYC"
Options
--json: Output raw JSON response
Notes
- Requires
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYenvironment variable - Responses include citations when available
- Batch queries are processed in a single API call
Security Audit
Low
Summary
Search the web with AI-powered answers via Perplexity API. Returns grounded responses with citations. Supports batch queries.
Risk Profile
ToxicSkills Analysis
Blocklist
Not matched
Prompt Injection
Not detected
No Toxic signals detected by current static checks.
Key Risks 0 items
No LLM risk bullets (LLM disabled or not cached).
Deterministic Findings (Evidence)
No findings detected.
Scoring Criteria
Each skill is scored across 5 dimensions. The weighted total determines the star rating.
Code Toxicity 100/100 (weight 30%)
Privacy Risk 100/100 (weight 25%)
Permission Scope 100/100 (weight 20%)
Author Reputation 75/100 (weight 15%)
Code Quality 70/100 (weight 10%)
Star Rating Scale
5★ Safe — Score ≥ 80
4★ Good — Score 70–79
3★ Caution — Score 60–69
2★ Risky — Score 40–59
1★ Dangerous — Score < 40
Why This Score?
All dimensions scored above 60. This skill passed the safety baseline.