Setup & Installation
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
Version History
Version 2.0.0 - Added explicit version number to SKILL.md metadata. - No functional or usage changes in documentation content. - All usage examples and integration patterns remain unchanged.
What This Skill Does
Conducts web-backed research using the Perplexity Agent API, combining live search with configurable reasoning depth. Supports single queries, multi-model comparison, streaming responses, and multi-turn conversations. Tracks token usage and cost per request.
Combining live web search with adjustable reasoning effort in one client lets you tune between speed and depth without switching tools.
When to use it
- Researching current market conditions or competitor activity
- Validating findings by comparing answers across multiple LLMs
- Analyzing investment risks with real-time web data
- Tracking emerging trends in a fast-moving industry
- Getting a quick answer to a time-sensitive factual question
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
User asks: Analyze recent developments in the AI chip market
- 1Initialize PerplexityClient with PERPLEXITY_API_KEY
- 2Call research_query() with reasoning_effort set to high
- 3Retrieve answer, token count, and cost from result
- 4Optionally call compare_models() across GPT, Claude, and Gemini to validate key findings
- 5Return synthesized answer with cost summary
A detailed market analysis with sourced web data, cross-model validation, and per-request cost breakdown
Requirements
Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.