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Perplexity

Sonar, Sonar Pro, and Sonar Deep Research — search-augmented LLMs

Perplexity AI specialises in search-augmented language models. Their Sonar family performs real-time web searches as part of every response, making them ideal for workflows that require up-to-date information without managing a separate search integration.

Official documentation

Available Models

Sonar

200k tokens

Fast, cost-efficient model with real-time web search built in.

Best for: Quick factual queries, news retrieval

Sonar Pro

200k tokens

More capable search-augmented model with deeper reasoning.

Best for: Complex research, competitive intelligence

Sonar Deep Research

200k tokens

Multi-step research model that conducts dozens of searches autonomously.

Best for: In-depth research reports, due diligence

Setup

1

Create a Perplexity API account

Sign up at perplexity.ai and navigate to the API section.

Perplexity API
2

Generate an API key

In your account settings, find the API Keys section, create a new key, and copy it.

3

Add the provider in CipherSense

Go to Organization Settings > LLM Providers > Add Provider. Select Perplexity, paste your API key, and click Save.

Connection Fields

Fields required when adding this provider in Organization Settings › LLM Providers.

FieldRequiredDescription
API Key
Required
Your Perplexity API key.

Common Use Cases

Real-time news summarizationMarket researchCompetitive intelligenceFact-checking pipelinesDue diligence research

Ready to add Perplexity?

Configure this provider in your Organisation Settings and use it in any workflow.

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