Perplexity Comet is a full Chromium-based browser that bundles Perplexity search with an assistant able to act on the page. Comet Assistant reads the open content, clicks, moves across tabs and fills forms when the user asks.
What it is for
- Running web tasks without switching windows, such as comparing prices or completing sign-ups
- Summarising and cross-checking information from several open pages
- Researching with cited sources inside the browser itself
- Automating short browsing sequences with the assistant
How it works
- The user describes the task; the assistant plans and acts on the active tab or in new tabs
- Each site can be allowed, limited to read-only or blocked in the assistant permissions
- Corporate administrators control which actions the assistant may run
- History and context stay in the browser, with options to clear data
Availability
- Free app for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android, with paid features on the Max plan
- Administrative controls available for organisations
Points to note
- Acting on the user’s behalf requires trust in the site and in the granted permissions
- Long flows still fail on pages with blocks and verification steps
- Pricing and usage limits change often; confirm on the official page