Compatibility record
Does Perplexity support Background agents?
Selected plans
Perplexity Computer can run asynchronous work and scheduled monitoring while the user is away.
Last verified2026-07-27
Confidencehigh
Primary sources1
What this state means
Selected plans, with the qualification kept attached.
Perplexity has primary evidence for background agents on the reviewed product surface. Plan and platform availability may still change.
Capability definition
Runs delegated work asynchronously while the user leaves the active session.
Scope boundary
A long synchronous response or an agent loop that requires an open session is not a background agent.
Evidence
Primary records behind the answer.
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“A separate digital worker that completes tasks and workflows.”