Get my Perplexity API key
Stores your API key for Perplexity. Store the result as base64-encoded text so it’s not readable as plain text, which is then decoded as this is run.
Upload File in Perplexity
Simulates the keyboard shortcut for Command + Shift + U, which activates the Perplexity upload process and shows a Finder window where you can select the file to upload.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Upload%20File%20in%20Perplexity
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Upload%20File%20in%20Perplexity
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Upload File in Perplexity”
end tell
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Set up Perplexity for Mac
Opens the Mac app for Perplexity AI, resizing the window to 1024×770 and moving it to the center of the current display.
Open my Perplexity account settings
Opens the Perplexity website to Settings > Account, where you can change general settings like the Appearance, as well as subscription details or system settings.
Summarize articles with Perplexity
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Open the Perplexity API docs
Opens the URL for the Perplexity API documentation, so you can quickly reference how to get started or learn about the API.
Manage my Perplexity API keys
Opens the Perplexity website to your API settings, where you can manage API keys and payment details.
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