Perplexity

Overview

Perplexity is an AI-based search engine that can understand complex queries and provide accurate, relevant real-time answers. Here are the steps to configure and use the Perplexity Search tool in Dify.

Configuration

1. Apply for Perplexity API Key

Please apply for an API Key at Perplexity, and ensure that your account has sufficient Credits.

2. Fill in the configuration in Dify

In the Dify navigation page, click on Tools > Perplexity > Go to authorize to fill in the API Key.

3. Using the tool

You can use the Perplexity Search tool in the following application types:

Chatflow / Workflow applications

Both Chatflow and Workflow applications support adding tool nodes. Pass the user's input content through variables to the "Query" box in the Perplexity tool node, adjust the built-in parameters of the Perplexity tool as needed, and finally select the output content of the Perplexity tool node in the response box of the "End" node.

Agent applications

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Add the tool in the Agent application, then enter relevant commands to invoke this tool.