Perplexity Shortcut is a Chrome extension that provides quick access to Perplexity AI search with customizable shortcuts and context menu integration.
- Quick Search: Use a keyboard shortcut (Alt+Q on Windows/Linux, Option+Q on Mac) to instantly access Perplexity's search from any webpage.
- Context Menu Integration: Right-click on selected text to search it directly on Perplexity.
- Customizable Settings:
- Toggle between dark and light mode
- Adjust the size of the search input
- Choose to open search results in a new tab or the current tab
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Visit the Chrome Web Store page for Perplexity Shortcut
- Click "Add to Chrome"
- Confirm installation and proceed with setup steps
- Clone this repository or download the ZIP file
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/
- Enable "Developer mode" in the top right corner
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the directory containing the extension files
- Confirm installation and proceed with setup steps
- Press Alt+Q (Windows/Linux) or Option+Q (Mac) to open the Perplexity search input
- Type your query and press Enter to search
- Right-click on any selected text and choose "Search Perplexity for '[selected text]'" from the context menu
- Click on the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar
- Adjust settings such as dark/light mode and input size
- Click "Save Settings" to apply changes
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
If you have any questions or feedback, please open an issue on this GitHub repository.
Enjoy using Perplexity Shortcut for all your AI-powered search needs!