> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Perplexity Tool

> The Perplexity Tool integrates web search capabilities into DinoAI, providing up-to-date information with cited sources for accurate technical assistance.

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  width: '100%'
}}>
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  position: 'absolute',
  top: 0,
  left: 0,
  width: '100%',
  height: '100%',
  colorScheme: 'light'
}} />
  </div>;

The Perplexity Tool integrates Perplexity AI's powerful search capabilities directly into DinoAI, allowing you to access up-to-date information from across the web.

<Info>
  Unlike general AI assistants that rely only on their training data, the Perplexity Tool lets DinoAI search the internet for current information, documentation, and examples.
</Info>

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</Frame>

### Capabilities

| Capability              | What It Does                                            |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Web Search              | Find current information from across the internet       |
| Referenced Answers      | Get responses with sources and citations you can verify |
| Technical Documentation | Access the latest documentation for tools like dbt™     |
| Learning Resources      | Discover tutorials, examples, and best practices        |

### Using the Perplexity Tool

1. **Open DinoAI** and enter your prompt
2. **Select the Perplexity tool** from the tools menu
3. **Press Enter** to send your prompt
   * DinoAI generates a search query based on your request
   * Searches the web using Perplexity AI
   * Analyzes and synthesizes the results
4. **Review the response** with cited sources and references
5. **Click on references** to view original source material

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### Example Use Cases

#### Summarizing Documentation

* **Prompt**: *"What are the current best practices for incremental models in dbt?"*
  * \+ Add Perplexity tool
* **Result**: Up-to-date information on incremental model strategies with references to community discussions and official guidance

#### Extracting Information

* **Prompt**: *"How can I implement dbt incremental models with Snowflake merge statements?"*
  * \+ Add Perplexity tool
* **Result**: Up-to-date information on dbt incremental models with Snowflake merge statements

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### Combining with Other Tools

The Perplexity Tool becomes even more powerful when combined with other DinoAI capabilities:

1. **Research then Implement**: Use Perplexity to learn about a new feature, then use [Agent Mode](/products/dino-ai/copilot/agent-mode) to implement it
2. **Find and Apply Best Practices**: Research current best practices, then update your existing code to follow them
3. **Troubleshoot with Context**: Look up error messages or issues online, then apply fixes to your code


## Related topics

- [Researching with Perplexity](/products/dino-ai/copilot/use-cases/researching-with-perplexity.md)
- [Tools and Features](/products/dino-ai/tools-and-features/index.md)
- [MCP Server](/products/dino-ai/mcp-server/index.md)
- [Admin Dashboard](/products/dino-ai/admin-dashboard.md)
- [DinoAI Credits](/products/dino-ai/dinoai-credits.md)