> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://codinitdev-mintlify-update-changelog-codinit-dev-90028.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Perplexity

> Configure Perplexity's Sonar models with integrated web search for research tasks.

**Website:** [https://www.perplexity.ai/](https://www.perplexity.ai/)

## Getting an API Key

1. Go to [Perplexity AI](https://www.perplexity.ai/) and sign in
2. Navigate to Settings > API
3. Create a new API key
4. Copy the key immediately

## Configuration

1. Click the settings icon (⚙️) in CodinIT
2. Select "Perplexity" as the API Provider
3. Paste your API key
4. Choose your model

## Supported Models

* `sonar` - Basic model with web search
* `sonar-pro` - Enhanced search features
* `sonar-reasoning` - Advanced reasoning with search
* `sonar-reasoning-pro` - Professional-grade reasoning

## Features

* **Web search:** Integrated real-time web search
* **Source citations:** References for all information
* **Real-time data:** Access to current information
* **Research focused:** Optimized for research tasks

## Notes

* **Pricing:** Search functionality included in token pricing
* **Use cases:** Research, fact-checking, current events