# General **URL:** https://community.perplexity.ai/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://community.perplexity.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.perplexity.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.perplexity.ai/tags.md) --- ## [About the General category](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2025-05-14T19:49:47Z")
General Discussion Purpose: Connect, share, and discuss anything not covered by other categories. Who should post: Anyone looking to talk about AI, share resources, or network with others. Discussions on AI trends. Sh… --- ## [Starting new user costs](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/starting-new-user-costs/5088)
**Author:** [@kingkarlito](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/kingkarlito)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/starting-new-user-costs/5088 "2026-10-07T14:25:28Z")
why is there a $50 minimum to even start working with the api? i’m not even sure if this will be a good fit for my project and you want me to send you $50 before i can create a key to test functionality? sure bill me for… --- ## [Building AI Research Automation Workflows with Perplexity API](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/building-ai-research-automation-workflows-with-perplexity-api/6140)
**Author:** [@codeautomatio](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/codeautomatio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/building-ai-research-automation-workflows-with-perplexity-api/6140 "2026-09-19T11:21:30Z")
Hello Perplexity community, I am exploring AI-powered automation workflows using search and retrieval technologies. At CodeAutomation AI, we are building examples around: AI research assistants Automated knowledge re… --- ## [Best Practices for Building Reliable AI Agent Applications](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/best-practices-for-building-reliable-ai-agent-applications/6160)
**Author:** [@codeautomatio](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/codeautomatio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/best-practices-for-building-reliable-ai-agent-applications/6160 "2026-09-19T11:00:14Z")
Hi everyone, AI agents are becoming more common, but building reliable agent-based applications still comes with many challenges. I am interested in learning how developers are approaching real-world AI agent systems. … --- ## [Sonar moving to Agents API](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/sonar-moving-to-agents-api/6061)
**Author:** [@Szymon](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Szymon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/sonar-moving-to-agents-api/6061 "2026-09-18T17:57:31Z")
Hello. As I am reading Sonar is moving to the Agent API and cannot reply there - will the OLD API remain available after 27 Sep or it will be off? Wondering about the deadline to migrate… anyone? --- ## [How do we submit our MCP server so it shows up in the connectors database officially (NOT as a custom connector)](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/how-do-we-submit-our-mcp-server-so-it-shows-up-in-the-connectors-database-officially-not-as-a-custom-connector/6043)
**Author:** [@zoraiz](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/zoraiz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/how-do-we-submit-our-mcp-server-so-it-shows-up-in-the-connectors-database-officially-not-as-a-custom-connector/6043 "2026-09-08T13:30:22Z")
Hey there! I work with the partnerships team at one of the leadings Gen-AI startups in SF. We’ve been trying to get our MCP server added to the official connectors database at Perplexity. I haven’t been able to find a su… --- ## [Using AI to Explain Date-Calculation Results in User-Friendly Language](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/using-ai-to-explain-date-calculation-results-in-user-friendly-language/5837)
**Author:** [@MUHAMMAD\_ANAS\_SAJID](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/MUHAMMAD_ANAS_SAJID)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/using-ai-to-explain-date-calculation-results-in-user-friendly-language/5837 "2026-09-04T20:08:29Z")
I’ve been experimenting with ways to combine deterministic calculators with AI-generated explanations, and I think there is an interesting use case for the Perplexity API: using AI for the explanation layer while keeping… --- ## [GLM 5.3 in API?](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/glm-5-3-in-api/5939)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Wheeler](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Andrew_Wheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/glm-5-3-in-api/5939 "2026-09-04T16:27:29Z")
So GLM 5.2 is available via the API, https://docs.perplexity.ai/docs/agent-api/models#z-ai\> – is there any plan to make available 5.3 or 5.3-flash eventually? --- ## [Problem with language detection](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/problem-with-language-detection/5946)
**Author:** [@Ali\_Paknezhad](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Ali_Paknezhad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/problem-with-language-detection/5946 "2026-09-03T22:56:48Z")
New version of perplexity doesn’t seem to detect the language nor respect the language I pick as default Before I could switch from one language to another, and it still could maintain the conversation not anymore Any … --- ## [Usage Chart Empty](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/usage-chart-empty/5954)
**Author:** [@lwongrin](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/lwongrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/usage-chart-empty/5954 "2026-09-03T22:54:27Z")
I’ve been using the Agent API daily with hundreds of requests but the usage chart is always empty, making impossible for me to manage my daily costs and usage. Need some help on this. --- ## [Duplicate / fork a session into a clean, independently shareable co](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/duplicate-fork-a-session-into-a-clean-independently-shareable-co/5986)
**Author:** [@Nosmo\_King](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Nosmo_King)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/duplicate-fork-a-session-into-a-clean-independently-shareable-co/5986 "2026-09-03T22:29:20Z")
erplexity sessions are valuable as research workspaces, but their early turns often contain exploratory prompts, corrections, restatements, and discarded approaches. Before sharing a result, users need a clean version of… --- ## [Zero Data Retention with Agent API](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/zero-data-retention-with-agent-api/5902)
**Author:** [@an-px](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/an-px)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/zero-data-retention-with-agent-api/5902 "2026-08-31T12:06:00Z")
Hi, on our console we got the hint that the chat completions API is moving to the Agent API. We want to migrate our platform, but since we have given our customers a ZDR commitment, it doesn’t seem possible to migrate … --- ## [Why AI Search Results Can Sometimes Miss Important Context in Simple Research Tasks](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/why-ai-search-results-can-sometimes-miss-important-context-in-simple-research-tasks/5789)
**Author:** [@joseph\_mark](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/joseph_mark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/why-ai-search-results-can-sometimes-miss-important-context-in-simple-research-tasks/5789 "2026-08-13T16:29:20Z")
--- ## [Anyone know what effort level perplexity runs claude sonnet 5 thinking at?](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/anyone-know-what-effort-level-perplexity-runs-claude-sonnet-5-thinking-at/5745)
**Author:** [@Slowianin](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Slowianin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/anyone-know-what-effort-level-perplexity-runs-claude-sonnet-5-thinking-at/5745 "2026-08-06T20:40:57Z")
found an old thread where support confirmed o3 runs at “high” on perplexity, curious if same is true for claude since nobody agrees here - some say medium, some say low/minimal, one thread just died with no answer also … --- ## [Performance and reliability issues with Agent API](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/performance-and-reliability-issues-with-agent-api/5649)
**Author:** [@YardaG](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/YardaG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:14am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/performance-and-reliability-issues-with-agent-api/5649 "2026-08-05T05:14:20Z")
Hello! I have started migrating some of my workloads to Agent API as per Perplexity recommendation I received in the email (Subject: "Your Sonar workload runs better on Agent API"). I have couple of use cases on Financ… --- ## [Integrating Perplexity API for a corporate tax & SECP chatbot in Pakistan](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/integrating-perplexity-api-for-a-corporate-tax-secp-chatbot-in-pakistan/5686)
**Author:** [@secp](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/secp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/integrating-perplexity-api-for-a-corporate-tax-secp-chatbot-in-pakistan/5686 "2026-07-28T21:25:42Z")
, I am currently exploring the best ways to integrate the Perplexity API into my business platform. Our portal specializes in assisting entrepreneurs with SECP company registration, FBR tax compliance, and business inco… --- ## [Perplexity Search API Pricing Clarity](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/perplexity-search-api-pricing-clarity/5682)
**Author:** [@Bharath](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Bharath)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/perplexity-search-api-pricing-clarity/5682 "2026-07-28T20:38:47Z")
In the search api, are multi-query request charged as 1 request ($0.005), or the multiplication of queries in the request? --- ## [Best practices for refining complex search queries and handling multi-step reasoning outputs](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/best-practices-for-refining-complex-search-queries-and-handling-multi-step-reasoning-outputs/5646)
**Author:** [@Maaz](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Maaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/best-practices-for-refining-complex-search-queries-and-handling-multi-step-reasoning-outputs/5646 "2026-07-22T18:07:11Z")
--- ## [Production Blocked: Tier 5 Hard Cap Limit Increase Reqeust ($5K to $10K)](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/production-blocked-tier-5-hard-cap-limit-increase-reqeust-5k-to-10k/5493)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Hay](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Doug_Hay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/production-blocked-tier-5-hard-cap-limit-increase-reqeust-5k-to-10k/5493 "2026-07-10T22:31:50Z")
Hey team — looking for an assist to keep a production weekend build alive. I hit the $5,000 monthly hard cap on my Tier 5 developer profile and just submitted an official limit increase request to api@perplexity.ai to ra… --- ## [Ability to disable models](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/ability-to-disable-models/5081)
**Author:** [@indrani\_gajjarapu](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/indrani_gajjarapu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/ability-to-disable-models/5081 "2026-06-18T00:44:06Z")
Ability to disable models would be a great feature for multiple reasons. Personally, I do not trust OpenAI or Grok - specially when they are planning to have ads in there. Is this in the pipeline or something that can e… --- ## [Introduction to myself on this website. I need to know how to enable each LLM (specifically Sonar Pro)](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/introduction-to-myself-on-this-website-i-need-to-know-how-to-enable-each-llm-specifically-sonar-pro/1554)
**Author:** [@Reese\_West](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Reese_West)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/introduction-to-myself-on-this-website-i-need-to-know-how-to-enable-each-llm-specifically-sonar-pro/1554 "2026-06-09T00:21:07Z")
Hello! I would like to get started with this website’s search function. I already know how to ask questions and whatnot, but can someone tell me how I can enable each LLM (Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Reasoning, Sonar Reasoni… --- ## [Where are the generated files?](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/where-are-the-generated-files/5210)
**Author:** [@badly-clinic-foil](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/badly-clinic-foil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/where-are-the-generated-files/5210 "2026-05-22T21:31:48Z")
When I ask to create a file, it tells me it’s done, but I can’t download it. On my tablet, I see a button that doesn’t appear on any of my other devices. I use Ubuntu and Firefox, but I’ve also tried Chromium. --- ## [ChatGPT vs Perplexity results comparison (same query workflow test + UI feedback)](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/chatgpt-vs-perplexity-results-comparison-same-query-workflow-test-ui-feedback/5170)
**Author:** [@alishawinson](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/alishawinson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/chatgpt-vs-perplexity-results-comparison-same-query-workflow-test-ui-feedback/5170 "2026-05-20T01:33:32Z")
I ran a small test comparing how ChatGPT and Perplexity handle the same set of technical queries (API workflows, hosting, and media pipeline questions). The goal was to evaluate clarity, structure, and how actionable the… --- ## [Perplexity is not Available for Dify Perplexity Plugin](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/perplexity-is-not-available-for-dify-perplexity-plugin/5178)
**Author:** [@shuaibing\_Huo](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/shuaibing_Huo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/perplexity-is-not-available-for-dify-perplexity-plugin/5178 "2026-05-19T10:19:42Z")
my dify perplexity plugin version: 1.0.4 Pre-flight checklist This is about the Perplexity API, not the Perplexity app, Comet, or web UI. I have removed API keys, secrets, and private data. I have included enou… --- ## [Has any one successfully used Spring AI with Perplexity Agent API?](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/has-any-one-successfully-used-spring-ai-with-perplexity-agent-api/5152)
**Author:** [@deleSerna](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/deleSerna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 7:35am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/has-any-one-successfully-used-spring-ai-with-perplexity-agent-api/5152 "2026-05-16T07:35:36Z")
Hello, Has anyone used the Perplexity Agent API with Spring AI? I am trying to add Perplexity support in embabel . Since /chat/completions/ does not support agent, I have to use v1/agent but then I use the Spring AI’… --- ## [Stuck on Tier 1 after $258 in API credits - quota exceeded errors](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/stuck-on-tier-1-after-258-in-api-credits-quota-exceeded-errors/5137)
**Author:** [@kate7661](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/kate7661)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/stuck-on-tier-1-after-258-in-api-credits-quota-exceeded-errors/5137 "2026-05-14T06:32:38Z")
Tier 1 despite spending $258 in API credits - should auto-upgrade to Tier 2 at $250+ but hasn’t. Getting quota exceeded errors blocking production use. Emailed support but no response. Can anyone advise? --- ## [I'm unable to provide the requested financial summary](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/im-unable-to-provide-the-requested-financial-summary/5076)
**Author:** [@El\_Arte](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/El_Arte)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/im-unable-to-provide-the-requested-financial-summary/5076 "2026-05-08T03:21:09Z")
I'm unable to provide the requested financial summary for \*\*GOOGL\*\* because the search results returned no data.\\n\\nThis could occur for several reasons:\\n\\n- \*\*Search failure\*\*: The search query did not return results f… --- ## [UI flow in the perplexity app](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/ui-flow-in-the-perplexity-app/4974)
**Author:** [@Nour\_Shbeita](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Nour_Shbeita)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/ui-flow-in-the-perplexity-app/4974 "2026-04-27T21:07:06Z")
Currently, pressing Enter in the chat input box immediately sends the message. This makes it very difficult to compose multi-paragraph prompts or paste content — such as a word, a quote, or a news excerpt — on a separate… --- ## [Where are the text files generated by Perplexity stored?](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/where-are-the-text-files-generated-by-perplexity-stored/2373)
**Author:** [@Jose\_L\_Peris](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/Jose_L_Peris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/where-are-the-text-files-generated-by-perplexity-stored/2373 "2026-04-25T17:51:43Z")
When I ask Perplexity to generate a Word document from a PowerPoint presentation, it does not tell me where the Word file it creates is saved. Where can I find it? --- ## [Does anyone try to use Perplexity API on Openclaw? Couldn't do it](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/does-anyone-try-to-use-perplexity-api-on-openclaw-couldnt-do-it/4760)
**Author:** [@leonideo](https://community.perplexity.ai/u/leonideo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://community.perplexity.ai/t/does-anyone-try-to-use-perplexity-api-on-openclaw-couldnt-do-it/4760 "2026-04-13T04:15:53Z")
I have try many time’s and different ways even with perplexity computer but it doesnt works at all… Mabe anyone do it already and have some setup tips for me [Next page](https://community.perplexity.ai/c/general/4.md?page=1)