Perplexity Search API

Create a Perplexity API account, configure billing, and generate a key for your server-side application. Follow the Search API quickstart and send a focused query that reflects the information you need. Inspect the returned sources and content before passing them to a model or displaying them to users. Add supported filters when your workflow requires particular domains or a narrower search scope. Test several realistic queries to see how ranking and source coverage affect the final answer. Keep the retrieved evidence available so users can follow the citations. Handle quota limits and failed requests, and avoid presenting an empty response as a successful search. Review the current standard and fast-search rates before choosing a mode, then monitor request volume as the feature grows.