Learn how to use the web research command to get real-time information from the web
The /perplexity
command helps you get up-to-the-minute information from across the internet, powered by Perplexity’s AI research capabilities.
Simply type your question or research topic after the command:
Get the latest news and developments on any topic:
Find and summarize recent scientific papers and discoveries:
Get current financial data and market trends:
Request specific formatting:
Ask for categorized information:
Get chronological breakdowns:
Direct your research to specific websites or exclude unwanted sources:
Get information from a specific time period:
Request information in a specific structured format:
Include files in your research (PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets):
You can specify which AI model to use for different research needs:
You can customize your research by including these options in natural language:
You can request structured data responses for complex information needs. This is helpful for getting organized information about a topic:
This will return a structured response with clearly organized information in categories.
For developers and advanced users who need structured data, you can request specific JSON formats:
The system will return a structured JSON response like:
For complex research needs, you can specify a detailed JSON schema structure. Here’s an example for researching hotel company information:
Prodide your own schema like this:
This will generate a highly structured response that matches exactly the format you’ve specified, making it ideal for data analysis or integration with other systems.
Be Specific: Instead of “tell me about AI”, try “what are the latest developments in AI language models for medical diagnosis”
Request Format: Specify how you want the information presented:
Time-Sensitive Queries: For news and current events, specify timeframes:
Multi-Part Questions: Break complex queries into connected parts:
Request Specific Sources: Direct research to trusted domains:
Remember that the command can handle natural language queries, so feel free to ask questions as you would to a research assistant. The more specific and well-structured your query, the better the results will be.
Learn how to use the web research command to get real-time information from the web
The /perplexity
command helps you get up-to-the-minute information from across the internet, powered by Perplexity’s AI research capabilities.
Simply type your question or research topic after the command:
Get the latest news and developments on any topic:
Find and summarize recent scientific papers and discoveries:
Get current financial data and market trends:
Request specific formatting:
Ask for categorized information:
Get chronological breakdowns:
Direct your research to specific websites or exclude unwanted sources:
Get information from a specific time period:
Request information in a specific structured format:
Include files in your research (PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets):
You can specify which AI model to use for different research needs:
You can customize your research by including these options in natural language:
You can request structured data responses for complex information needs. This is helpful for getting organized information about a topic:
This will return a structured response with clearly organized information in categories.
For developers and advanced users who need structured data, you can request specific JSON formats:
The system will return a structured JSON response like:
For complex research needs, you can specify a detailed JSON schema structure. Here’s an example for researching hotel company information:
Prodide your own schema like this:
This will generate a highly structured response that matches exactly the format you’ve specified, making it ideal for data analysis or integration with other systems.
Be Specific: Instead of “tell me about AI”, try “what are the latest developments in AI language models for medical diagnosis”
Request Format: Specify how you want the information presented:
Time-Sensitive Queries: For news and current events, specify timeframes:
Multi-Part Questions: Break complex queries into connected parts:
Request Specific Sources: Direct research to trusted domains:
Remember that the command can handle natural language queries, so feel free to ask questions as you would to a research assistant. The more specific and well-structured your query, the better the results will be.