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Using Sonar Deep Research on Perplexity Labs

Implementation guide · Sonar · Perplexity Labs

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Quick Start

  1. 1
    Create an account at Perplexity Labs and generate an API key.
  2. 2
    Use the Perplexity Labs SDK or REST API to call sonar-deep-research — see the documentation for request format.
  3. 3
    You'll be billed $2.00/1M input, $8.00/1M output tokens. See full pricing.

Code Examples

See Perplexity Labs documentation for integration details.

About Perplexity Labs

Perplexity Labs' AI platform offers an advanced conversational search engine that leverages multiple large language models, including GPT-4 and Claude 3, to revolutionize information discovery. The platform utilizes natural language processing to understand and respond to user queries in real-time, enabling personalized and context-aware interactions. Users can engage in dynamic dialogues with the AI, asking follow-up questions to refine their search and obtain more relevant answers. The system also features intelligent summarization capabilities, generating concise overviews of search results to help users quickly grasp essential information. To ensure transparency and reliability, the platform provides citations and sources for the information retrieved . The AI platform incorporates sophisticated web crawling and indexing techniques to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base, delivering accurate and timely information. It offers a user-friendly interface with various search modes, including academic and writing-focused searches, as well as the ability to upload files for more detailed inquiries. The platform's technology supports both free and premium versions, with the latter offering unlimited queries and access to advanced AI models. By combining cutting-edge AI technology with an intuitive user experience, the platform provides a more efficient and interactive way for users to discover and engage with information across a wide range of topics .

Perplexity is an advanced AI-powered answer engine that aims to revolutionize information discovery and knowledge acquisition. The platform leverages up-to-date sources to provide comprehensive and accurate answers to user queries, effectively combining the power of artificial intelligence with real-time information retrieval. Perplexity's AI system is designed to understand complex questions, synthesize information from multiple sources, and deliver concise, relevant responses. The company's mission is to empower curiosity and make knowledge easily accessible to everyone, positioning itself as the starting point for knowledge exploration in the digital age. With its innovative approach to search and information processing, Perplexity is at the forefront of AI-driven information technology, challenging traditional search engines and reshaping how people interact with and consume information online.

Pricing on Perplexity Labs

TypePrice (per 1M)
Input tokens$2.00
Output tokens$8.00

Capabilities

VisionMultimodalReasoningFunction CallingTool UseStructured OutputsCode Execution

About Sonar Deep Research

Expert-level Perplexity research model conducting exhaustive multi-step searches and generating comprehensive reports. Additional fees: $5/1K searches, $2/MTok citations, $3/MTok reasoning tokens. Supports async API with 7-day TTL and reasoning_effort parameter (low/medium/high).

Model Specs

Released2025-03-07
Context128K

Provider

Perplexity Labs
Perplexity Labs

Perplexity

San Francisco, California, United States