> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.boltai.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.boltai.com/docs/plugins/perplexity-search.md). # Perplexity Search The Perplexity Search plugin allows BoltAI to search for relevant information from the Internet using Perplexity API. It works similarly to the [Web Search plugin](/docs/plugins/web-search.md). Instead of using the Google Programmable Search Engine, it uses Perplexity API instead. ### How to set up the Perplexity Search plugin? 1. Make sure you have generated a Perplexity API key (**paid** account required). Follow [this official guide](https://docs.perplexity.ai/docs/getting-started) to get started. 2. Go to Settings > Plugins > Perplexity Search. Select tab `Settings` then enter your API key. ### How to use the Perplexity Search plugin? It's similar to the Web Search Plugin. 1. Start a new chat. Choose an LLM that supports Function Calling (for example GPT-4o) 2. Enable the Perplexity Search plugin. Optionally, enable the Web Browsing plugin. 3. Enter your prompt. BoltAI should smartly decide if it needs to perform a web search.

Perplexity Search Plugin on BoltAI