research agent · Perplexity AI

Perplexity

A search-native answer engine with cited web research, file knowledge, app connectors, projects, and a separate Computer agent surface.

Research state13

classified capabilities

Platforms

Web · macOS · iOS · Android

Plans tracked

Free · Pro · Max · Enterprise Pro · Enterprise Max

Evidence

4 official sources

Capability ledger

What the evidence supports.

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CapabilityStateScopeEvidenceVerified
MCP clientSelected plansEnterprise Pro, Enterprise Max1 primary
Live web searchSupportedProduct-wide1 primary
Browser controlSelected plansThis record applies to the Computer product surface, not standard Ask search.1 primary
Code executionSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
File uploadSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
PDF analysisSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
Spreadsheet analysisSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
Image inputPartially supportedProduct-wide1 primary
Image generationSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
Persistent memorySupportedProduct-wide2 primary
Background agentsSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
Third-party connectorsSelected plansProduct-wide1 primary
Desktop applicationSelected platformsDesktop web, iOS, Android1 primary
Terminal accessUnknown or unverifiedProduct-wideNot verified
IDE integrationUnknown or unverifiedProduct-wideNot verified

Recorded changes

State history.

Background agents

Unknown Plans

Perplexity documented asynchronous work, persistent context, and scheduled monitoring in the Computer surface.