Perplexica FAQs

Question 1

What types of content can Perplexica search for?

Accepted Answer

Perplexica provides comprehensive search capabilities including web pages, academic papers, images, videos, and even YouTube transcripts, all accessible directly through your AI assistant.

Question 2

What is Perplexica and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Perplexica is an open-source, AI-powered search engine that understands natural language queries. It integrates with MCP-compatible AI assistants, enabling them to perform web, academic, and deep searches, providing information with cited sources.

Question 3

What are the different search modes in Perplexica?

Accepted Answer

Perplexica offers 'speed' mode for quick fact checks, 'balanced' for everyday research, and 'quality' for deep dives requiring comprehensive and accurate information, allowing you to tailor searches to your needs.

Question 4

Which AI assistants can integrate with Perplexica?

Accepted Answer

Perplexica supports integration with various Model Context Protocol (MCP)-compatible AI assistants, including Claude Code, OpenCode, Qwen Code, Cursor, Windsurf (Codeium), and GitHub Copilot (via VS Code's MCP extension).

Question 5

Does Perplexica offer privacy-focused search?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Perplexica prioritizes user privacy by leveraging SearXNG, ensuring that your search queries are not tracked, making it a privacy-first research companion for your AI.

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