Can I use Perplexity AI as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a Perplexity AI CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose Perplexity AI through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected Perplexity AI tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are Perplexity AI credentials stored?

Perplexity AI credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for Perplexity AI MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

Perplexity AI CLI for Shell Scripts

Use the Perplexity AI CLI for shell scripts with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

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Perplexity AI CLI for Shell Scripts

Call integration functions from shell scripts with stable JSON input and output.

Use shell scripts for small local automations that need one or more integration calls. The Perplexity AI CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Perplexity AI CLI for Shell Scripts
kosmokrator integrations:configure perplexity --set api_key="$PERPLEXITY_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call perplexity.perplexity_chat '{"messages":"example_messages","model":"example_model","temperature":1,"max_tokens":1,"search_domain_filter":"example_search_domain_filter","return_images":true,"return_related_questions":true,"search_recency_filter":"example_search_recency_filter"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Perplexity AI docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs perplexity --json
kosmo integrations:docs perplexity.perplexity_chat --json
kosmo integrations:schema perplexity.perplexity_chat --json
kosmo integrations:search "Perplexity AI" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Perplexity AI CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`perplexity.perplexity_chat`	Read	messages, model, temperature, max_tokens, search_domain_filter, return_images, return_related_questions, search_recency_filter	Send messages to Perplexity AI for a chat completion response. Supports multi-turn conversations with message history. Returns the assistant response with optional citations and search results.
`perplexity.perplexity_ask`	Read	query, model, temperature, max_tokens, search_domain_filter, return_images, return_related_questions, search_recency_filter	Ask Perplexity AI a question and get a concise answer with cited sources. Best for factual queries, research, and knowledge questions.
`perplexity.perplexity_list_models`	Read	none	List all available Perplexity AI models. Returns model IDs and their capabilities for use in chat and ask tools.
`perplexity.perplexity_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get information about the currently authenticated Perplexity API user, including account details and usage.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related Perplexity AI CLI Pages

CI Perplexity AI CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Perplexity AI CLI for cron jobs. Headless Automation Perplexity AI CLI for headless automation. Coding Agents Perplexity AI CLI for coding agents.