Perplexity is building an Automations feature for Computer to run scheduled or trigger-based agent workflows
testingcatalog · x · 2026-09-11
Leaker testingcatalog reports that Perplexity is developing a new Automations feature for Perplexity Computer.
Users will be able to run workflows on a custom schedule or invoke them when specific conditions are met, with results delivered automatically. Per the feature copy: "Automate anything with Computer - Run workflows on a custom schedule or when specific conditions are met and get results delivered automatically."
The move signals Perplexity is turning Computer from a conversational tool into a schedulable agent automation platform.
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