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

# Perplexity

> Connect BonData to your Perplexity account for AI-powered workflows

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine that combines large language models with real-time web search. With BonData, you can use Perplexity's Sonar models in your Agent workflows - ideal for tasks that benefit from up-to-date web knowledge, such as company research and market analysis.

## Perplexity API Key Setup

Follow these steps to create an API key for BonData.

### Step 1: Access API Settings

1. Go to [Perplexity Settings](https://www.perplexity.ai/settings)
2. Sign in to your account
3. Navigate to **API**

### Step 2: Create an API Key

1. Click **Generate** to create a new API key
2. **Copy the key immediately** - it starts with `pplx-` and won't be shown again

### Step 3: Enter Credentials

Enter your Perplexity API key in BonData.

<Note>
  API usage is billed to your Perplexity account. Check your usage and billing in Settings → API.
</Note>

## Required Fields

| Field   | Description                               |
| ------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| API Key | Secret key from Perplexity Settings → API |