perplexity-search-skillSearch the web using Perplexity's Search API for ranked, real-time web results with advanced filtering. Use when you need to search for current information, market research, trending topics, or when Brave Search is unavailable. Supports recency filtering (day/week/month/year) and returns structured results with titles, URLs, and snippets.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install M4vF14/perplexity-search-skillGrade Fair — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.
Calls external URL not in known-safe list
https://perplexity.ai/account/apiUses known external API (expected, informational)
api.perplexity.aiAudited Apr 16, 2026 · audit v1.0
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Agencies can use this skill to gather real-time data on trending topics, competitor strategies, and consumer interests. For example, searching for 'golf coaching Instagram trends' helps identify popular content and hashtags to inform social media campaigns, enabling data-driven decisions for client projects.
Startups can leverage the skill to monitor competitors by searching for terms like 'AI golf training apps' with high result counts. This provides insights into market gaps, feature comparisons, and user reviews, supporting product development and strategic positioning in fast-evolving tech sectors.
Analysts can track breaking news and regulatory updates by using recency filters, such as searching 'AI regulation updates' with a week filter. This ensures access to timely information for investment decisions, risk assessments, and reporting on market-moving events in finance and compliance.
Journalists and content creators can use the skill to source current information and verify facts for articles. Searching with recency filters like 'day' or 'week' ensures up-to-date references, while structured results simplify citation and fact-checking processes in newsrooms and publishing.
Developers can integrate this skill into custom applications or platforms to offer enhanced search capabilities. By charging subscription fees or usage-based pricing, businesses can monetize access to real-time, filtered web data for clients in sectors like market research or SaaS tools.
Consultants can use the skill to provide specialized reports and insights for clients, such as competitive intelligence or trend analysis. By packaging search results with expert analysis, they can offer high-value services, generating revenue through project-based or retainer models.
Educational institutions or e-learning platforms can incorporate the skill into courses on digital literacy, research methods, or data analysis. By offering hands-on training with real-time search capabilities, they can attract students and generate revenue through course fees or licensing.
💬 Integration Tip
Set the PERPLEXITY_API_KEY in your OpenClaw config for seamless use, and test with basic queries before scaling to ensure compatibility with your workflow.
Scored Apr 16, 2026
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