# Perplexity Computer

Digital worker for tasks across real user interfaces and connected services.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/perplexity-computer/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-09-30
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

Standalone agent product within Perplexity's offering. It coordinates specialized agents, models, browser work, and connected tools.

- Provider: Perplexity
- Product family: Perplexity Computer
- Profile type: Orchestrating digital work agent
- Environment: Desktop, mobile and cloud
- Connections: Slack and Microsoft 365
- Setup: Set up an account and define the task scope
- Pricing model: Plan / usage

## Key features

### Tasks with multiple outputs

Accepts a desired outcome and carries out longer workflows to achieve it.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Split tasks

Uses subagents that handle subtasks.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Parallel research

Searches the web, automates browser actions, extracts data, and summarizes research.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Use connected context

Can use Gmail, Slack, Notion, Calendar, and other connected services.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Customize skills

Supports custom skills to define how personal workflows operate.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Create reports and presentations

Creates reports, presentations, and other work products from research and files.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/academy/what-is-perplexity-computer

### Ongoing tasks and monitoring

Can run tasks repeatedly and monitor changes over longer periods.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### App and web access

According to the product page, it is available on desktop, mobile, Slack, and Microsoft 365.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

## Requirements and limits

### Pro or Max subscription required

Requirement: The product page lists Pro and Max subscriptions for Computer; the Microsoft 365 extension also lists Enterprise Pro and Enterprise Max.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Connected services must be configured

Requirement: Computer lists Gmail, Slack, Notion, and calendars as connections; the Microsoft extension is provided through Marketplace plugins and M365 administration.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

### Usage allowance depends on the subscription

Not yet confirmed: The product page does not specify a concrete credit or runtime cap for individual tasks; check available budgets in your account.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

### Check connector and permission scope

Not yet confirmed: The general product page lists many integrations but does not fully specify the permissions for each connector; review the relevant approval before connecting.

Source: https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

## Example workflows

### Market report with sources

- Your input: Specify the topic, period, desired providers, and questions for a market overview.
- Possible result: A report with consolidated web research and references to sources found.
- What to check: Open original sources, check dates, and verify key figures yourself.

### Weekly project monitoring

- Your input: Connect approved project sources and define which changes should be captured weekly.
- Possible result: A recurring overview of new entries and relevant changes.
- What to check: Check access rights and sample the results; confirm all actions derived from them.

## Context

Provider features and availability may change. Review results and limit access to what the task requires.

Perplexity lists Pro and Max subscriptions for access and desktop, mobile, Slack, and Microsoft 365 as interfaces. Scope and access may change.

## Sources

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/products/computer

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/academy/what-is-perplexity-computer

- https://www.perplexity.ai/en-GB/hub/products/integrations/microsoft

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