ActionPerplexityUpdated May 2026

How do I run a long Perplexity Deep Research query?

Short answer: Drop the "Perplexity → Async Chat (Deep Research)" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 3 Perplexity actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Model model	options	Required	Model. Options: Sonar Deep Research, Sonar Reasoning Pro
Question message	string	Required	Provide a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in quantum computing for cryptography
System Prompt system_prompt	string	Optional	System Prompt

Sample request

{
  "model": "{{trigger.model}}",
  "message": "Provide a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in quantum computing for cryptography",
  "system_prompt": "{{trigger.system_prompt}}"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "req_abc",
  "model": "sonar-deep-research",
  "status": "CREATED",
  "created_at": 1700000000
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Async Chat (Deep Research).

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Perplexity

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Perplexity

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Async Chat (Deep Research).

What does the Async Chat (Deep Research) action do in Perplexity?

Submits a long-running research query asynchronously (e.g. with sonar-deep-research), returning a request_id. Poll Get Async Result for status and the final cited response.

What inputs does Async Chat (Deep Research) require?

Required: Model, Question. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Perplexity returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Async Chat (Deep Research) support batch operations?

Yes. Run Async Chat (Deep Research) inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Perplexity's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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