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Perplexity AI Search - security-hardened version (bash-based)

Use Perplexity API for web-grounded AI search. Use when user needs up-to-date information with source citations, factual queries about current events, or research-style answers. Default when user mentions Perplexity or needs current information with references.

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Target platform: OpenClaw
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Source platform: Tencent SkillHub
What's included: package.json, SKILL.md, scripts/perplexity_search.sh, .claude/settings.local.json

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Source: Tencent SkillHub
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Version: 1.0.1

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Publisher: haru3613
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ClawHub primary doc Primary doc: SKILL.md 12 sections Open source page

Overview

This skill provides access to the Perplexity API for web-grounded AI search. It combines large language models with real-time web search, providing accurate, up-to-date answers with source citations. This is a security-hardened version that fixes command injection vulnerabilities found in the original perplexity-bash skill.

When to Use Perplexity vs. Built-in Search

Use Perplexity when: You need current information (news, prices, events, recent developments) The user asks for source citations or references The user specifically mentions Perplexity or wants research-style answers Use built-in web search when: Simple factual queries Quick information lookup Basic URL or content retrieval

Model Selection Guide

ModelUse CaseCostsonarDefault search, most queriesLowsonar-proAdvanced search, deeper understandingMediumsonar-reasoningComplex multi-step reasoningMediumsonar-reasoning-proAdvanced reasoning with deep contentHigh

Basic Search

# Simple query (uses sonar by default) scripts/perplexity_search.sh "What is the capital of Germany?" # With a different model scripts/perplexity_search.sh -m sonar-pro "Latest AI developments" # Markdown format with citations scripts/perplexity_search.sh -f markdown "Tesla stock analysis"

Advanced Usage

# High context for comprehensive results scripts/perplexity_search.sh -m sonar-reasoning -c high -f markdown \ "Compare AI models performance benchmarks" # With custom system prompt scripts/perplexity_search.sh -s "You are a technology analyst." \ "Analyze current tech trends"

Options

FlagDescriptionDefault-m, --modelModel to usesonar-t, --max-tokensMaximum tokens (1-4096)4096--temperatureSampling temperature (0.0-1.0)0.0-c, --contextSearch context: low/medium/highmedium-s, --systemSystem prompt(none)-f, --formatOutput: text/markdown/jsontext--list-modelsList available models

Search Context Size

low - Faster, fewer sources. Good for simple queries. medium (default) - Balanced for most use cases. high - Most comprehensive. Best for research.

API Key Configuration

Option 1: Config file (recommended) Create config.json in the skill directory: { "apiKey": "pplx-your-key-here" } Option 2: Environment variable export PERPLEXITY_API_KEY="your-key-here" Priority: Config file > environment variable.

Dependencies

bash (4.0+) curl python3 (for JSON construction only - no user input is eval'd)

Security Notes

This version addresses the following vulnerabilities found in the original: No command injection - User input is passed to Python via environment variables, never interpolated into code strings Input validation - All parameters are validated (numeric ranges, allowed model names, allowed context values) API key protection - The Authorization header is passed to curl via a temporary config file (curl -K, mode 600) and the request body via stdin (--data @-), so neither the API key nor the body appear in process listings (ps aux) Query length limit - Queries are capped at 8000 characters to prevent denial-of-wallet attacks Strict model allowlist - Only known valid models are accepted

Cost Awareness

Perplexity API is not free. Be mindful of usage: Simple queries: ~$0.005-$0.015 per query Deep research: ~$0.015-$0.03+ per query Default to sonar for most queries to keep costs low.

Troubleshooting

Error: No API key found - Set up API key as described above Error: curl not found - Install curl for your system Error: Invalid model - Use --list-models to see available models

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Code helpers, APIs, CLIs, browser automation, testing, and developer operations.

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Package contents

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2 Config1 Docs1 Scripts

SKILL.md Primary doc
scripts/perplexity_search.sh Scripts
.claude/settings.local.json Config
package.json Config