Computer adds Automations for ongoing work
If you use Perplexity Computer, you can now set up recurring or event-triggered tasks, like a weekly competitor pricing report or a customer-reply draft, instead of asking for them one at a time. It's a practical way to automate recurring admin or research tasks without writing any code.
What changed
Source summary
Perplexity added Automations to its Computer agent product on 29 September 2026, letting users schedule tasks or trigger them from events across connected apps like email, project management, and team chat tools. Automations retain memory of prior runs so an agent can pick up where it left off, and users can set triggers, connect accounts, define what needs human approval, and review execution history.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
If you use Perplexity Computer, you can now set up recurring or event-triggered tasks, like a weekly competitor pricing report or a customer-reply draft, instead of asking for them one at a time. It's a practical way to automate recurring admin or research tasks without writing any code.
What to try next
Next time you use Perplexity Computer, try asking it to set up an Automation for a task you do weekly, like a market or competitor summary, and review what it produces before relying on it.
Source & availability
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