Agents in Perplexity

Q. Are there agents in Perplexity?

A. Yes – there are several ways of creating them.

1. Perplexity Collections (Built-in Agentic Capability) – the easiest way.
Log in, and press + to create a collection. You define the prompt, set the data or focus, and can share the collection.
See also:
How To Use Perplexity Collections | Tutorial – YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_v1Ugpw0us
2. Perplexity Tasks (Scheduled Agents)
Go to a Space, press + to create a Task, and set parameters.
See also:
What are Spaces? | Perplexity Help Center
www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10352961-what-are-spaces
3. Perplexity Comet (Browser Agent)
Perplexity’s browser-based AI assistant (Comet) acts as a «mini agent» directly in your workspace.
4. Third-Party Integrations (n8n & Make.com)
If you are an advanced users, you can integrate Perplexity with automation tools like n8n or Make.com to create powerful, automated agents.
  • n8n: Connects Perplexity API to create agents that automatically perform deep research and update CRM systems (e.g., Google Sheets).
  • Make.com: Allows you to connect Perplexity AI as an action in complex workflows.
5. API-Based Agents (Sonar API)
For developers, the Perplexity API platform allows for creating highly customizable agents using their models.
  • API Key: Obtain your API key from the Perplexity API page.
  • Development: Use the API to build custom applications that leverage Perplexity’s search-augmented AI capabilities.
Google AI resumes as follows:
Agent Method Best For Technical Level
Collections Custom knowledge base & persona Low (No-code)
Tasks Recurring research/alerts Low (No-code)
Comet Real-time web browsing support Low
n8n/Make.com Automated workflows/CRM Medium (Low-code)
API/Sonar Custom applications High (Code)