perplexity-deep-searchDeep search via Perplexity API. Three modes: search (quick facts), reason (complex analysis), research (in-depth reports). Returns AI-grounded answers with c...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install ericsantos/perplexity-deep-searchRequires:
AI-powered web search with three modes for different depth levels.
# Quick search (sonar) - facts, summaries, current events
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh "latest AI news"
# Reasoning (sonar-reasoning-pro) - complex analysis, multi-step
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode reason "compare React vs Vue for enterprise apps"
# Deep Research (sonar-deep-research) - full reports, exhaustive analysis
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode research "market analysis of AI in healthcare 2025"| Mode | Model | Best For | Cost |
|------|-------|----------|------|
| search (default) | sonar-pro | Quick facts, summaries, current events | Low |
| reason | sonar-reasoning-pro | Complex analysis, comparisons, problem-solving | Medium |
| research | sonar-deep-research | In-depth reports, market analysis, literature reviews | High |
| Flag | Description | Default |
|------|-------------|---------|
| --mode | search, reason, research | search |
| --recency | hour, day, week, month | — |
| --domains | Comma-separated domain filter | — |
| --lang | Language code (pt, en, es, etc.) | — |
| --json | Raw JSON output | off |
# Search with recency filter
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --recency week "OpenAI latest announcements"
# Search restricted to specific domains
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --domains "arxiv.org,nature.com" "transformer architecture advances"
# Search in Portuguese
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --lang pt "inteligência artificial no Brasil"
# Deep research with JSON output
{baseDir}/scripts/search.sh --mode research --json "enterprise AI adoption trends"Set PERPLEXITY_API_KEY env var:
export PERPLEXITY_API_KEY="pplx-..."Use search for everyday queries. Reserve research for when you truly need exhaustive analysis.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Startups can use the 'research' mode to conduct in-depth market analysis, such as evaluating competitor strategies or identifying emerging trends in their industry. This provides exhaustive reports with citations, helping founders make data-driven decisions without extensive manual research.
Researchers and students can leverage the 'research' mode to compile comprehensive literature reviews on topics like AI ethics or medical advancements. By filtering domains to academic sources like arxiv.org, it saves time and ensures credible, cited information for papers or theses.
Journalists and media agencies can use the 'search' mode with recency filters to quickly gather the latest facts and summaries on breaking news events. This enables rapid content creation and fact-checking with up-to-date, AI-grounded answers.
Software developers can apply the 'reason' mode to analyze and compare technologies, such as React vs. Vue for enterprise applications. This provides complex, multi-step analysis to inform architectural decisions and optimize development workflows.
Healthcare professionals can utilize the 'research' mode to generate detailed reports on market trends, like AI adoption in healthcare by 2025. This supports strategic planning and investment decisions with thorough, cited insights.
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💬 Integration Tip
Ensure the PERPLEXITY_API_KEY is securely set as an environment variable and use the --json flag for easier data parsing in automated workflows.
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