Where to find it
Start at https://www.perplexity.ai/. macOS and Windows, alongside web and mobile apps..
Desktop app and setup
Perplexity lists platform-specific download links on its Platforms page. Advanced agent features and local-computer capabilities can require eligible paid plans and may be platform-limited.
Your first useful workflow
- Start with one bounded research question, the decision it should inform, and a clear date range.
- Ask for a short answer first, followed by the primary sources behind each important claim.
- Open the cited pages that matter; do not treat a citation list as verification by itself.
- Turn the answer into a decision memo with assumptions, open questions, and the next action.
What to watch for
Search results, sources, and product availability can change quickly. Check the original source and its publication date before repeating a claim.
Go deeper with Troiana
Use the platform-specific techniques, prompt patterns, and verification habits in the Troiana AI Hub once you have completed the initial setup.