Query Perplexity AI from your n8n workflows

Credentials Setup 1/ Go to the perplexity dashboard, purchase some credits and create an API Key https://www.perplexity.ai/settings/api 2/ In the perplexity Request node, use Generic Credentials, Header Auth. For the name, use the value "Authorization" And for the value "Bearer YOUR_PERPLEXITY_API_KEY" (Your Perplexity Api Key)

Integrations Used (1)

HTTP Request

Workflow Structure (4 nodes)

100%

Set

Set Params

Set

Clean Output

Manual Trigger

When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Http Request

Perplexity Request

Node Types:

trigger

transform

http

Requires credentials

Prerequisites

Required Credentials (2)

HTTP Basic Auth

Used by: Perplexity Request

Docs

HTTP Header Auth

Used by: Perplexity Request

Docs

Complexity

Moderate

Some experience helpful. Multiple integrations or logic.

Setup time: ~25 min

Score: 24/100

When to Use This Workflow

AI-Powered Content Creation

Automate content generation, summarization, or analysis using AI capabilities.

Save hours of manual work while maintaining quality and consistency.

Real-time Response

React instantly when events happen - new orders, form submissions, or API calls.

Zero delay between trigger and action for time-sensitive workflows.

Error Reduction

Eliminate human error from routine processes with consistent automation.

Improve accuracy and reliability across your workflows.

workflow.json

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      "typeVersion": 1
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      "name": "Set Params",
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      "position": [
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...