Perplexity Computer launched a service that allows managing 19 AI agents collaboratively developing large projects from start to finish

Perplexity launches a new service — Computer

The company Perplexity has introduced Computer, a system that aggregates all available AI applications into a single workflow. Users receive not just a chatbot but a set of agents capable of collaboratively solving assigned tasks.

How Computer Works
1. Goal Formulation

The user describes the desired outcome.

2. Task Decomposition

The service automatically breaks the task into smaller parts and creates “sub‑agents” for each of them.

3. Task Execution

Sub‑agents can:

- perform web searches,
- study questions,
- generate documents,
- process data,
- call APIs of connected services.

4. Coordination and Asynchrony

Coordination happens automatically; agents work in parallel and independently from one another.

5. Feedback and Assistance

When difficulties arise, Computer itself creates additional sub‑agents, searches for the necessary API keys, writes code, and if needed asks the user for clarification.

6. Isolated Environment

Each task is executed in a secure computing environment with access to the file system, browser, and third‑party tools.

Model Integration
Perplexity is not tied to a single AI model. Depending on the type of task, the system selects the optimal agent:

As technology evolves, models may change, but the user can still choose a specific model for each sub‑task.

What This Means for Users
- No installation – the platform runs entirely in the cloud; local setup is not required.
- Scalability – dozens of tasks can run simultaneously, and Computer automatically scales resources.
- Security – isolated environments and access control make the process secure.

Thus, Perplexity Computer turns complex AI services into a convenient tool for solving real problems without extra effort from the user.