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Description
Perplexity has introduced the Perplexity Search API, offering developers the ability to tap into the extensive global indexing and retrieval system that supports Perplexity’s renowned public answer engine. This API is designed to index an immense number of webpages, exceeding hundreds of billions, and is specifically tailored to meet the distinct requirements of AI workflows; it meticulously divides documents into smaller, finely-tuned segments, ensuring that the responses deliver highly pertinent snippets that are pre-ranked according to the original query, thereby minimizing the need for preprocessing and enhancing overall performance downstream. To ensure the index remains current, it processes a staggering volume of updates every second through an AI-driven module that comprehends content, dynamically analyzes web materials, and continually enhances its capabilities based on real-time user feedback. Additionally, the API is capable of providing comprehensive, structured responses that cater to both AI applications and conventional software, in contrast to mere document-level outputs that offer limited utility. In conjunction with the API launch, Perplexity is also unveiling an SDK, an open-source evaluation framework, and extensive research documentation detailing their innovative design and implementation strategies. This holistic approach aims to empower developers while driving advancements in the field of AI-driven search technology.
Description
The String Web Access API is a cloud-based web-data API designed for developers and teams creating AI agents, research tools, and data processes. It enables users to search the internet, retrieve specific URLs, and map public websites, delivering the content of pages in either clean text or Markdown format. Requests can utilize browser rendering, proxy routing, and various escalation methods to access pages requiring JavaScript or those protected by anti-bot measures; teams that need to adhere to compliance standards can opt to disable CAPTCHA solving for individual requests. Accessible through HTTP and an MCP server compatible with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity, and other similar platforms, this service provides developers with the ability to integrate real-time web content into their AI workflows. Furthermore, it aids in researching companies and products, gathering source material, and exploring pages throughout a site. A free account offers a certain amount of usage credit, while monthly plans cater to increased usage needs, with request costs differing based on the type of operation performed. Ultimately, this tool empowers teams to enhance their projects with up-to-date information directly from the web.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
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Integrations
ChatGPT
No
Claude
No
Cursor
No
Mimasa AI
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Perplexity
No
Portable Computer by Perplexity
Yes
Integrations
ChatGPT
Yes
Claude
Yes
Cursor
Yes
Mimasa AI
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
Perplexity
Yes
Portable Computer by Perplexity
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$19/month
Free accounts include $5 in non-expiring credit, advertised as enough for up to 20,000 standard fetches. Paid plans start at $19/month, with the plan fee added to the usage balance. Rates vary by endpoint and proxy type, and unused monthly credit rolls over. Requests blocked by String or failed on String's side are not charged; responses returned by destination websites can still incur charges.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Perplexity AI
Founded
2022
Country
United States
Website
www.perplexity.ai/es/hub/blog/introducing-the-perplexity-search-api
Vendor Details
Company Name
String
Founded
2024
Country
United States
Website
usestring.ai
Product Features
Product Features
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