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Comet Browser: 15+ Real-World Use Cases of Perplexity’s AI-Powered Browser

Perplexity’s Comet browser is revolutionizing how we interact with the internet. Forget endless scrolling and tab-switching – Comet acts as your personal AI agent, streamlining your online experience. This blog post explores over fifteen real-world use cases demonstrating Comet’s power and potential to boost your productivity.

Beyond a Simple Browser: What is Comet?

Comet isn’t just another web browser; it’s an AI-powered assistant integrated directly into your browsing experience. Built on the Chrome engine, it leverages Perplexity’s AI capabilities to provide distilled information, automate tasks, and perform complex workflows—all from a single interface. This means you can seamlessly search, summarize, analyze, and act on information without switching between multiple apps or websites. Imagine having a smart, helpful assistant always at your fingertips while you browse.

15+ Real-World Use Cases of the Comet Browser

The power of Comet truly shines in its diverse applications. Here are some of the impressive use cases demonstrated:

1. Distilled Information Retrieval: Instead of sifting through numerous search results, Comet provides concise answers with cited sources, saving you valuable time and effort.

2. LinkedIn Productivity: Comet can summarize your saved LinkedIn posts, classify inbox messages (marketing vs. genuine connections), and help you stay organized.

3. Multi-Tab Analysis: Need to compare information across multiple open tabs? Comet can summarize the content of each, facilitating faster decision-making, especially helpful for research.

4. Interactive Web Page Summarization: A sidebar assistant lets you ask questions about the current webpage, providing summaries and context, even identifying your own contributions (e.g., speaker at a conference).

5. Voice-Activated Queries: Utilize voice commands to interact with Comet naturally, making information retrieval hands-free and convenient.

6. Image Recognition and Description: Simply take a screenshot of an image, and Comet will provide a detailed description, aiding in comprehension and further research.

7. Workflow Breakdown and Automation: Learn about automation workflows, break them down, or even ask Comet to help you build custom automated processes.

8. YouTube Video Summarization and Analysis: Get quick summaries of YouTube videos, analyze the sentiment of comments, and receive recommendations for similar content. Comet can even interact with the media player, pausing and fast-forwarding as needed.

9. Social Media Campaign Analysis: Analyze your social media ad campaigns (e.g., Facebook Ads) within Comet, receive understandable metric explanations, and get optimization suggestions, even for non-marketing professionals.

10. Automated Domain Name Search and Registration: Comet can suggest domain names, check availability on Namecheap, and even add them to your cart – all automatically!

11. Automated Meeting Scheduling and Notifications: Based on your calendar and client list, Comet can create Zoom meetings, add them to your calendar, and notify participants via email and WhatsApp.

12. Automated Collaboration Email Management: Comet can process collaboration emails, research companies and products, perform sentiment analysis, and even draft responses – streamlining your outreach process.

13. Autonomous GitHub Deployment: Comet can automate the entire process of deploying your GitHub repository, demonstrating its advanced capabilities for developers.

14. E-commerce Product Research and Purchase: Find products with the best price and reviews, directly from your browser, and even manage purchases.

15. Ride-hailing Integration: Order a ride directly through Comet if you are logged into your ride-sharing app.

Conclusion: The Future of Browsing is Intelligent

Comet showcases the potential of AI to transform our online experiences. Its ability to distill information, automate tasks, and act as an intelligent agent opens a world of possibilities for increased productivity and efficiency. While currently accessed through a subscription or invite-only program, the implications of a browser like Comet are far-reaching, promising a more intuitive and streamlined digital world.

Call to Action:

Intrigued by Comet’s capabilities? Join the waitlist or explore Perplexity’s website to learn more and request early access. Revolutionize your browsing experience with the power of AI!

Perplexity Comet’s “Build routines that run themselves with tasks” means you can set up automated multi-step actions in your browser that execute on their own, handling workflows and processes for you—ranging from research to email management and more.

1. Summarize All New Emails Daily

Goal: Get an automated, concise summary of your unread emails each morning.

How to set up:

  1. Create a new automation or shortcut named “Daily Email Summary.”
  2. Use this prompt:textEvery morning, scan my Gmail inbox for all unread emails from the past 24 hours. Summarize each: sender, subject, and 1–2 bullet key points. Display the results in a sidebar or email me the summary.
  3. Set the automation to run at your chosen time daily.
  4. Results will appear in your sidebar, or in your inbox if you chose the email route.

2. Auto-Compare Product Prices

Goal: Always know where to get the best price for a product.

How to set up:

  1. Create a shortcut: “Weekly Price Comparison.”
  2. Prompt example:textEvery week, check the price of [product name] across [list of online stores, e.g., Amazon, Walmart, BestBuy]. Compile a table of current prices and links. Email me the cheapest option and notable deals.
  3. Set the task to run weekly.
  4. You’ll get an email summary with links to the best price.

3. Batch-Save Research Links

Goal: Gather insights from multiple links and have them automatically neatly organized.

How to set up:

  1. Make a shortcut: “Batch Research Saver.”
  2. Prompt:textOpen these URLs: [paste your list]. For each, extract the main takeaway or result. Save all information into a new row in my Google Sheet or Excel spreadsheet: columns for URL, Title, Main Takeaway.
  3. Run the shortcut as needed with your desired URLs.

4. Booking Flights with Constraints

Goal: Quickly find flights matching all your preferences.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Smart Flight Finder.”
  2. Prompt:textSearch for flights from [departure city] to [destination] on [dates]. Apply filters: specific airlines, aircraft type, departure/arrival times, layovers. Compare results from top booking sites. Output the best itineraries in a table with links.
  3. Launch this whenever booking flights.

5. Daily News Digest

Goal: Get a morning digest of key news stories tailored to you.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “News Digest Maker.”
  2. Prompt:textVisit these news sites: [list your favorites]. Summarize the top headlines in each, with 1 sentence on why they matter. Compile all into a markdown or Google Doc, ready to review. Run this every morning at 7am.
  3. Set the automation to run daily.

6. Calendar Event Creation

Goal: Never miss adding meetings from emails.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Auto-Event Creator.”
  2. Prompt:textScan my Gmail inbox for emails with meeting requests or invites. For each, extract date, time, attendees, and topic. Create a matching event in my Google Calendar.
  3. Schedule it to run every few hours or once daily.

7. Social Media Monitoring

Goal: Stay updated on trending discussions in your field.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Social Pulse.”
  2. Prompt:textMonitor these Twitter/X threads [or accounts]: [paste links/names]. Summarize new discussions, highlight trending hashtags, and flag any big announcements. Send an alert if something major happens.
  3. Schedule frequency (hourly, daily, etc.).

8. Coding Platform Automations

Goal: Automate your coding workflow—no manual status checks.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Dev Tasks Bot.”
  2. Prompt:textConnect to my [LeetCode | GitHub] account. Fetch latest open issues (or coding challenges). Generate a brief solution or action plan, submit it, then report outcome and test results to my Slack channel.
  3. Trigger as often as you want coding updates.

9. Shopping Workflow

Goal: Automate your entire online shopping experience.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Auto-Shopper.”
  2. Prompt:textFor [specific product or type], research the best-rated products online. Read user reviews and summarize top pros and cons. Add the best option to cart, search for promo codes, and proceed to checkout automatically if the price and reviews are good.
  3. Run whenever you want to buy something, customizing product as needed.

10. Routine Tab Management

Goal: Automatically open and organize all work tabs at the right time.

How to set up:

  1. Shortcut: “Work Tab Opener.”
  2. Prompt:textAt [set time], open these work-related tabs: [list URLs]. Log in to required services (email, project management, docs). Group tabs by project or task type. Arrange and display a summary of each tab’s purpose in a sidebar note.
  3. Schedule for your work start time every day.

For each:

  • Access the shortcuts/automation menu in Perplexity Comet (e.g., by clicking your profile or the sidebar).
  • Paste the prompt, adjust the variables ([product], [sites], [list], [URLs], etc.).
  • Set the trigger (immediate, scheduled, recurring).
  • Save and test the shortcut.

These step-by-step flows will turn Comet into a daily automation powerhouse for you! Let me know if you want an example prompt for your actual context.

These routines showcase how Comet can handle repetitive or complex browser-based workflows, freeing you to focus on decision-making instead of manual clicks.

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough for setting up 10 Comet shortcuts as an example. These instructions cover exactly how to craft each shortcut prompt for practical, one-tap workflows in Perplexity Comet. This is designed so you can follow along and create robust routines for yourself.

1. Clean My Inbox Shortcut

Purpose: Summarize unread emails, highlight action items, and delete spam.

How to Set Up:

  1. Go to Comet’s “Shortcuts” or custom prompts menu.
  2. Click “Create New Shortcut.”
  3. Name: clean-inbox
  4. Prompt Text Example:textScan my Gmail inbox for all unread emails from the past 24 hours. For each message, summarize the sender, subject, and provide the main point or task in one bullet. Highlight any urgent action items. Identify and mark likely spam or promotions for deletion. Output a summary list, and for each actionable item, supply a one-click email reply draft if possible.
  5. Save the shortcut.
  6. Use it by typing /clean-inbox in Comet’s address or chat bar.

Optional: Add specifics, like “Flag anything mentioning ‘invoice’ or ‘payment’ as urgent.”

2. Quick Competitor Research Shortcut

Purpose: Instantly research and summarize your competitors.

How to Set Up:

  1. Create a shortcut called competitor-lookup.
  2. Prompt Text Example:textFor each competitor listed below, visit their main website and most recent news or blog post. Provide a bullet summary of their latest updates, pricing, or offers. Create a one-paragraph comparison table of their positioning, pricing, and product highlights versus mine (my company: [Your Business]). Competitors: [List of competitors/websites].
  3. Save and run /competitor-lookup at any time, updating competitors in prompt as needed.

3. Daily Trend Snapshot Shortcut

Purpose: Instantly get trending topics or headlines.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: trending-today
  2. Prompt Text Example:textCheck top news sources (CNN, BBC, NYT), and my top 3 followed Twitter/X accounts, to gather today's trending headlines, hashtags, and discussed topics. Present them as a numbered list with one-line summaries and top source links for each.
  3. Trigger with /trending-today each morning.

4. Price Comparison for Shopping Shortcut

Purpose: Compare prices across stores in seconds.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: compare-prices
  2. Prompt Text Example:textI want to buy [Product Name]. Check the prices today across Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Return a markdown table with price, store name, and a direct link to the item. If price-tracking is available, set an alert if any drop below $[desired price].
  3. Save and run /compare-prices anytime you’re shopping; edit [Product Name] as needed.

5. Website Translations Shortcut

Purpose: Quickly translate any entire website or page.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: translate-page
  2. Prompt Text Example:textTranslate all text on this page into [Your Preferred Language]. Present results as a side-by-side layout: left column original, right column translated.
  3. Save and use /translate-page when viewing foreign-language sites.

6. Daily Meeting Agenda Prep Shortcut

Purpose: Pulls details from your calendar and emails to prep an agenda.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: prepare-agenda
  2. Prompt Text Example:textLook for all meetings on my Google Calendar today. For each, scan relevant email conversations for context and questions. Generate a structured agenda with: time, participants, topics, and key questions. Format in markdown for email or Google Docs.
  3. Save and run before meetings to auto-create agendas.

7. SEO Audit in Seconds Shortcut

Purpose: Instantly audit the SEO for any site or page.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: seo-audit
  2. Prompt Text Example:textPerform a quick SEO audit of [website or page URL]. List top keywords, domain ranking, meta description, backlink quality, and any detected technical issues (broken links, missing alt text). Output a summary checklist with clear recommendations.
  3. Save and use /seo-audit [website] on any site you’re working on.

8. Bulk Open Work Tabs Shortcut

Purpose: Launches all your critical tabs and logs you in.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: launch-workday
  2. Prompt Text Example:textAt the start of my workday, open and log in to the following tabs: [list your frequent work URLs]. Arrange tabs by category (email, project management, docs, monitoring). Indicate if any logins fail or MFA is required.
  3. Customize [list your frequent work URLs] for your workflow.
  4. Trigger /launch-workday every workday.

9. Find Promo Codes Instantly Shortcut

Purpose: Finds and applies shopping promo codes automatically.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: find-promo
  2. Prompt Text Example:textI am shopping at [merchant/store name] for [product/page]. Find current valid promo/discount codes and apply the best one available at checkout. Show discount applied and any codes that failed.
  3. Use /find-promo while checking out or shopping online.

10. Summarize YouTube Video by Topic Shortcut

Purpose: Summarizes (and timestamps) video content.

How to Set Up:

  1. Name: video-summary
  2. Prompt Text Example:textGiven this YouTube URL: [Paste link], summarize key points by section or topic. For each topic, provide timestamps and one-line descriptions. Create quick links to jump to each point in the video if possible.
  3. Paste the desired video link whenever you need a summary.

How to Use Each Shortcut:

  • Once set up, type the slash command (e.g., /clean-inbox) into Comet’s address or chat bar to trigger the routine.
  • These become one-tap automations you can edit, duplicate, or remove at any time.
  • You can create as many as you like for different workflows and tweak prompts for your style.

Tip: If you combine these with scheduled routines or Comet’s automation workflows, they can run at set times or recurring intervals rather than only on demand

Here are 3 detailed, step-by-step examples showing exactly how to go from research (finding recipes) to checkout (ordering ingredients online) using the Perplexity Comet browser. Each includes a copy‑ready prompt to save as a shortcut or use for one-off automation.

Example 1: Add Ingredients for a Single Recipe to Online Grocery Cart

Use Case: You found a recipe and want all ingredients instantly added to your online grocery cart (e.g., Instacart, Amazon Fresh).

How to do it:

  1. Create a Shortcut:
    • Go to the Comet “Shortcuts” or “Custom Prompts” section.
    • Click “Create New Shortcut.”
  2. Shortcut Name:
    add-recipe-ingredients-to-cart
  3. Prompt:textGiven the link to a recipe page: [PASTE RECIPE URL HERE]. Extract the full list of ingredients, including quantities and units. Search for each ingredient in [Instacart] and add the closest product match to my shopping cart. When all ingredients are added, display a summary with a link to review my cart before checkout.
  4. How to Use:
    • When you spot a recipe, copy its URL.
    • Trigger the shortcut /add-recipe-ingredients-to-cart and paste the recipe link.
    • Comet extracts, searches, and adds items for you—ready to checkout.

Example 2: Batch Add Ingredients for a Week’s Worth of Meals

Use Case: You want to meal plan and buy all ingredients for multiple recipes at once.

How to do it:

  1. Create a Shortcut:
    • Name: batch-meal-plan-to-cart
  2. Prompt:textI am planning meals for the week with the following recipe URLs: [PASTE MULTIPLE RECIPE LINKS]. For each recipe, extract the ingredient list. Combine and consolidate identical ingredients (e.g., total eggs or onions across recipes). Search for the needed quantities on [Amazon Fresh], add to cart, and avoid duplicates. Output a shopping list and provide a link to review the full cart for checkout.
  3. How to Use:
    • Paste your week’s recipe links when prompted.
    • Comet collects, merges, and adds all needed groceries—one click to shop for the full week.

Example 3: Substitute and Add Healthier Alternatives Automatically

Use Case: You want healthier/specific diet-friendly versions of the listed ingredients.

How to do it:

  1. Create a Shortcut:
    • Name: healthy-ingredient-substitute-shopper
  2. Prompt:textUsing this recipe URL: [RECIPE LINK HERE], pull the ingredient list. For each, if there is a healthier, lower-calorie, or diet-friendly substitute (e.g., whole grain, low-fat, plant-based), choose the substitution. Search for these products at [Walmart Grocery], add to cart, and tell me what was swapped. Once done, show a summary with the cart review link and highlight all substituted ingredients.
  3. How to Use:
    • Use this when following special diets or healthy eating goals.
    • Comet will extract, suggest, and shop for substitutions as it builds your cart.

General Workflow for Each:

  • Go to Shortcuts in Comet.
  • Create and name your shortcut.
  • Paste the above prompt, adjusting the grocery store name as needed.
  • Save and activate when you have your recipe(s).
  • Comet extracts ingredients, shops, and prepares your cart, ready for checkout—saving you time, clicks, and stress.

Here are 3 detailed, actionable walkthroughs with copy-paste prompts for Perplexity Comet to help you filter, organize, and even send emails automatically—taking real control of your inbox.

Example 1: Instantly Organize and Categorize Your Inbox

Goal: Automatically sort incoming emails by topic, importance, or sender, and move them to the right folders.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Open the Comet “Shortcuts” or “Custom Prompts” section.
  2. Create a new shortcut.
    • Name: smart-inbox-organizer
  3. Prompt to Use:textEvery time I run this, scan my Gmail inbox for all unread emails from the past [X] days. For each message, detect the topic (work, finance, travel, personal, etc.) and the sender’s importance (boss, family, subscriptions, etc.). Move emails to predefined folders by category and flag any urgent (e.g., contains "ASAP", "invoice", "urgent") emails. Give me a summary of how many moved in each category and highlight any flagged urgent ones in a final list.
  4. How to Use:
    • Run /smart-inbox-organizer anytime your inbox gets messy, or automate it to run every morning.
    • Review Comet’s category summary and quickly scan the urgent list.

Example 2: Filter and Auto-Delete or Archive Spam/Promotions

Goal: Keep your inbox clean by auto-removing unnecessary messages.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Open the Shortcuts menu and create a new shortcut.
    • Name: auto-spam-filter
  2. Prompt to Use:textGo through all unread emails in my Gmail inbox from the past [Y] days. If a message is marked as "promotion," from unrecognized senders, or contains unsubscribe links, mark it as spam and move to the spam folder OR archive it (specify your preference). Exclude emails from contacts or domains in my safe list: [add domains/names if desired]. At the end, give me a count of emails filtered, and show any that may be important but look promotional (just in case).
  3. How to Use:
    • Run /auto-spam-filter as often as needed, such as daily or before big trips.
    • Optionally schedule it for daily automatic cleaning.

Example 3: Smart Triage & Automated Responses for Priority Emails

Goal: Instantly reply to or triage work and important emails.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Go to the “Shortcuts” or “Prompts” menu and create a shortcut.
    • Name: priority-triage-and-reply
  2. Prompt to Use:textCheck for all unread emails marked as important (from my VIP list: [add names/emails] or flagged by Gmail). For each, summarize the content concisely. If a reply is needed (e.g., question detected, waiting for response), auto-draft a polite reply using my preferred language and tone: [e.g., formal, friendly]. Queue responses for my review before sending, or auto-send if simple (acknowledgments, confirmations). Give me a summary of what was replied to and what's awaiting my review.
  3. How to Use:
    • Run /priority-triage-and-reply after meetings, overnight, or as soon as you start your workday.
    • Quickly scan the summary and approve or edit the drafted replies.

General Setup for All:

  • Paste and edit prompts in Comet’s shortcut section, updating placeholders ([X], [Y], safe lists, VIPs, tone) as needed.
  • Set up to trigger manually or schedule for automatic runs (e.g., “at 8 AM daily”).
  • Review Comet’s reports—no more overwhelmed inbox!
  • Adjust or add more prompts for personal routines as you like.

Result:
You’ll turn your inbox into a finely-tuned, stress-free command center, with Comet proactively sorting, cleaning, and even replying on your behalf.

Here are 3 detailed, step-by-step examples showing exactly how to use Perplexity Comet to automate your calendar: finding meeting times, sending invites, managing conflicts, and keeping everything updated for you—all with ready-to-use prompts for shortcuts.

Example 1: Automatically Schedule a Meeting with Multiple People

Goal: Find the best time for everyone, send the invite, and put it on your calendar automatically.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open Comet and go to Shortcuts or Custom Prompts.
  2. Create a new shortcut:
    • Name: auto-schedule-meeting
  3. Prompt to Use:textI want to schedule a meeting with the following people: [list names/emails]. Check all our Google Calendars for the next available 30-minute slot where everyone is free. Avoid lunch hours and after 6pm. Once found, create a calendar event called "[Meeting Title]" with my agenda: [add agenda]. Send calendar invites to all participants, and if anyone has a conflict, suggest three alternative slots automatically.
  4. How to Use:
    • Edit the people, title, and agenda as needed.
    • Run /auto-schedule-meeting. Comet checks calendars, finds the best time, sends invites, and resolves any conflicts for you.

Example 2: Auto-Add Events & Sync Schedules From Emails

Goal: Never miss putting an event from email (flights, invites, receipts, etc.) on your calendar.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Create shortcut:
    • Name: auto-add-calendar-events-from-email
  2. Prompt to Use:textScan my Gmail for new emails in the last 24 hours that include upcoming events: meetings, flights, hotel reservations, restaurant bookings, or appointments. For each, extract the date, time, location, and details. Automatically add these as events in my Google Calendar with the correct time zones and reminders (default 1-hour before). Avoid duplicates and flag any conflicts with existing events.
  3. How to Use:
    • Run this shortcut every morning, or schedule to run after new emails arrive.

Example 3: Proactively Manage Conflicts and Reschedule Events

Goal: Keep your calendar clear of double-bookings, and reschedule when needed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Shortcut creation:
    • Name: resolve-calendar-conflicts
  2. Prompt to Use:textEach evening, review my Google Calendar for the next [X] days for overlapping or back-to-back events (less than 15-minute break). For any conflicts, email affected parties offering three new time slots based on everyone’s existing schedules. Update/reschedule events automatically if new times are accepted, and send notifications to all participants.
  3. How to Use:
    • Personalize [X] to 2, 5, or 7 as you prefer (for how many days to scan ahead).
    • Schedule to run nightly, or use after inputting a lot of events at once.

General Guidance for All Examples:

Review summaries or alerts Comet provides for action items or approvals when needed.

Access the “Shortcuts” area in Comet for each new automation.

Paste and adjust the prompt (customize names, times, agendas, etc.).

Save and trigger manually or set on a schedule (e.g., daily, after meetings, etc.).

Comet will search calendars, send invites, and update events as described—minimizing manual coordination.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to using Perplexity Comet to extract insights from videos, including a YouTube example and a standard (non-YouTube) video example. I’ll explain differences, limitations, and give you ready-to-use prompts.

1. Extracting Key Points from a YouTube Video

Does this work?
Yes—Comet can analyze YouTube videos by accessing their transcripts (where available), summarizing content, and surfacing key points.

Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Comet “Shortcuts” or “Custom Prompts” section.
  2. Create a new shortcut:
    • Name: youtube-video-insights
  3. Prompt to Use:textGiven this YouTube video link: [PASTE YOUTUBE URL]. - Retrieve the video’s transcript (or auto-generate if possible). - Watch/analyze the full content. - Summarize the key points and insights in bullet form, with timestamps for each main section or idea. - Highlight any action items, tips, or step-by-step instructions covered in the video. - If possible, include links that jump to important moments in the video.
  4. How to Use:
    • Find and copy your target YouTube video link.
    • Run the /youtube-video-insights shortcut and paste the link.
    • Comet will return summarized content, main points, and clickable timestamps—saving you hours.

Limitations:
Works best with YouTube (or platforms that provide transcripts); results may vary for videos without captions or where content is image-based only.

2. Extracting Insights from a Non-YouTube Video (e.g., Vimeo, a hosted .mp4)

Does this work?
It depends—Comet can analyze video pages, but for direct video files (.mp4), it may not always access the audio or transcript unless a transcript, closed captions, or summary is available on the page. If so, it can summarize from that text; if not, the feature may be limited unless you upload or paste a transcript.

Example: Summarize an Embedded Vimeo or MP4 Video With a Transcript

  1. Shortcut Setup:
    • Name: video-file-insights
  2. Prompt to Use:textFor this video page: [PASTE VIDEO PAGE URL]. - Locate and extract any on-page transcript, closed captions, or written summary. - If a transcript is present, analyze and summarize the main ideas, key steps, and important discussion points. - List key points with the approximate timeline (if available). - If no text is available, summarize from surrounding content, reviews, or descriptions on the page. - Tell me if a full video summary was possible or if more info is needed.
  3. How to Use:
    • Paste the URL of a page that features a video (e.g., Vimeo, hosted mp4, course portal).
    • If there’s a transcript or captions visible, Comet will process and summarize.
    • If not, you may need to provide a transcript or paste a video description.

Note:
Direct .mp4 or raw video links without text are not fully supported unless you also have captions or transcripts. Platforms like Vimeo and some course portals with transcripts work well.

Summary Table

PlatformTranscript SupportComet Summary Possible?How To Best Use
YouTubeYes (most videos)Full summary with timestamps, linksPaste YouTube URL
Vimeo (w/transcript)Yes (if page provides text/captions)Full summary with limits (no clickable YT timestamps)Paste page URL
.mp4 File OnlyNo (unless transcript supplied)Limited (manual transcript needed)Upload/paste transcript or use page with text

Pro Tip:

If you have an audio transcript (from automatic tools or video providers), you can always paste it and prompt Comet:

textHere is a transcript of a video [paste or upload it]. Please extract and summarize the 5 key points, with timestamps if given.

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide for setting up Perplexity Comet to summarize your social feeds—LinkedIn, Facebook, TruthSocial, Twitter (X), and TikTok—using shortcuts and prompts that turn your feeds into instant clarity instead of information overload.

General Workflow for All Social Platforms

What Comet does:

  • Logs into each platform (if needed)
  • Visits your main feed, specified profile, or a list of links/accounts
  • Scans the latest posts (you can specify a time or number—e.g., “in the past 24 hours” or “top 20”)
  • Summarizes the main points, trending topics, news, or key content for you in a crisp, easy-to-read format

1. LinkedIn Feed Summary

Goal: Get a snapshot of top updates from your LinkedIn feed.

How To Set Up

  1. Go to Comet’s Shortcuts or Custom Prompts.
  2. Create a shortcut:
    • Name: linkedin-feed-summary
  3. Prompt to Use:textLog into my LinkedIn account and view my main feed. Summarize the top [10/20/50] most recent posts, updates, and articles. Highlight common topics, trending hashtags, new job postings, and major company changes. Format as crisp bullet points with any actionable insights or opportunities worth following up on. Avoid repetition and group similar items together.
  4. Save and trigger /linkedin-feed-summary for an instant overview.

2. Facebook Feed Summary

Goal: Get just the important updates from Facebook—without endless scrolling.

How To Set Up

  1. Open Shortcuts and create a new entry:
    • Name: facebook-feed-summary
  2. Prompt to Use:textAccess my personal Facebook feed. Review the latest [20/50] posts from friends, family, and groups. Summarize main events, birthdays, life updates, group news, and any upcoming event invites. Group similar posts and remove duplicate updates. Return a concise list—1–2 lines per item—so I can see what's new at a glance.
  3. Run whenever you want to catch up without scrolling for hours.

3. TruthSocial Feed Summary

Goal: See the most relevant TruthSocial posts and themes immediately.

How To Set Up

  1. In the shortcut section, make one called:
    • Name: truthsocial-feed-summary
  2. Prompt to Use:textLog in to my TruthSocial account. Go through my feed and pick out the [top 20] posts and trending hashtags from today. For each, give a one-sentence summary and flag any posts that are breaking news, viral, or related to my interests: [list interest topics]. Also, call out content from any users I frequently interact with.
  3. Trigger this to get an actionable TruthSocial update.

4. Twitter (X) Feed or List Summary

Goal: Instantly know what’s trending or most important on Twitter / X.

How To Set Up

  1. Shortcut name: twitter-feed-summary
  2. Prompt to Use:textOpen my Twitter/X home feed (or these specific lists/profiles: [add handles]). Summarize the top [25] tweets in the last 24 hours: highlight trending hashtags, breaking news, memes, and expert opinions. Group similar themes and provide a one-paragraph takeaway for each batch. List top 5 tweets with the most likes or engagement, and provide direct links for those.
  3. Use anytime to distill the rambling firehose into clarity.

5. TikTok Feed Summary

Goal: Know which TikToks matter most without endless swiping.

How To Set Up

  1. Shortcut: tiktok-feed-summary
  2. Prompt Example:textAccess my TikTok For You Page (or my following feed). Review the last [10] videos that appeared. For each, summarize the main trend, subject, or hack in one line. If the video is part of a viral trend or challenge, note it. List any videos I engaged with most (liked/commented), and flag if they relate to my favorite topics: [list interests]. Group similar content—for example, all food recipes together.
  3. Launch after a quick scroll or at a regular time for your daily digest.

Detailed Steps (For All)

  • Go to the Shortcuts/Custom Prompts section in Perplexity Comet.
  • Name and paste each appropriate prompt as above.
  • Personalize the number of items reviewed, lists, accounts, or interest topics as you wish.
  • Save the shortcut.
  • When ready, trigger by typing your shortcut command (e.g., /twitter-feed-summary).
  • Comet logs in (with your browser session), fetches data, and gives you a clean, no-scrolling-needed summary with grouped insights.

Here’s a detailed, step-by-step example for how to use Perplexity Comet to instantly get answers and insights from any text you highlight on a webpage—without manually copying or pasting.

Goal: Instantly Surface Answers from Highlighted Text

What Happens:
You highlight any section of text (sentence, paragraph, question, data) on a webpage, and Comet immediately analyzes and provides clear explanations, definitions, or relevant follow-up answers in context—right on the page.

Step-by-Step Setup and Usage

Step 1: Enable or Confirm Comet Browser Highlight Feature

  • Make sure the Comet browser (or the Comet extension, if using Chrome/Edge) is installed and active.
  • Typically, the highlight-to-ask feature is ON by default, but you can check settings in the Comet menu > Preferences > “Highlight to Search” (toggle ON if needed).

Step 2: Customize Your Highlight Prompt (Optional, for More Control)

  • Go to the Shortcuts or Custom Prompts menu in Comet.
  • Create a shortcut for how you want Comet to answer when you highlight something.
  • Example shortcut name: highlighted-text-insight
  • Prompt to use:textWhen I highlight any text on a webpage, do the following: - Surface a detailed answer in a sidebar popup. - If it’s a question, provide a direct, concise answer and a short explanation. - If it’s a technical term or data, define and give context or recent developments. - If it’s a statistic, provide the source if possible. - If more info is needed, suggest 3 related follow-up questions I might ask next. Format all responses clearly and cite sources where appropriate.
  • Save the shortcut.

Step 3: Using the Feature in Practice

  1. Visit any webpage in Comet (news, research article, PDF, forum, etc.).
  2. Highlight any block of text that you want more info on (e.g., “quantum entanglement,” “the causes of inflation,” or even a whole question posed in an article).
  3. Action:
    • After highlighting, a small Comet popup or sidebar will appear, prompting you to “Ask Comet,” “Explain,” or “Summarize.”
    • Click the relevant popup action (the button may read “Ask,” “Explain,” or “Summarize”—pick the one that fits).
  4. Review the instant answer, which appears right on your screen—no need to switch tabs or copy text.
    • You’ll get a direct answer, short summary, or relevant info, with sources where needed.
    • If you enabled your custom shortcut from Step 2, that richer workflow will run automatically!

Step 4: Dig Deeper or Follow Up

  • If you want more, click on any of Comet’s suggested follow-up questions or type your own in the sidebar—Comet continues to contextualize without leaving your current location on the web.
  • You can also use related shortcut actions (e.g., /define, /expand, /summarize) based on the highlighted text.

Example Use Cases

  • Highlight a scientific term: Get a definition plus a current real-world application.
  • Highlight a quote or stat: See the source, significance, and related data points.
  • Highlight a long-winded paragraph: Get a clear summary and “the bottom line.”
  • Highlight a question in a forum thread: See a researched answer plus top resources.

Key Benefits

  • Zero context switching: No copying, pasting, or opening new tabs.
  • Instant knowledge: Answers are visible as soon as you highlight, making research, reading, or browsing incredibly efficient.
  • Customizable: Tune answers to your style or needs with custom prompt logic for different scenarios.

Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on how to follow the Comet quick-start checklist:

1. Make Comet Your Default Browser

Purpose: So every link and web action opens in Comet automatically.

Steps:

  1. Open the Comet Browser.
  2. Click the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines or dots in the upper right).
  3. Select Settings from the dropdown.
  4. Find and Select Default Browser.
  5. Click “Set as Default” (you may be prompted by your operating system to confirm).
    • If a system prompt appears, follow the on-screen steps to confirm Comet as your default browser.

Result:
Now, when you click links in emails, documents, or anywhere else, they will automatically open in Comet.

2. Import from Your Old Browser

Purpose: Bring your bookmarks, history, passwords, and settings from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge into Comet.

Steps:

  1. Inside Comet, go to the menu and click Settings.
  2. Find and select Import.
  3. Choose your previous browser from the list (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
  4. Pick what you want to import:
    • Bookmarks/Favorites
    • Browsing History
    • Saved Passwords
    • Autofill/Form Data
  5. Click “Import” and wait for the process to complete.
  6. Once finished, you’ll see your old bookmarks and settings now available in Comet.

Result:
Seamless transition—your favorite sites, history, and passwords will all be just where you left them.

3. Set Advertising Preferences (Ad Block)

Purpose: Control ads and trackers for improved speed and privacy.

Steps:

  1. Open Settings in Comet (menu > Settings).
  2. Navigate to Privacy.
  3. Find and click on Ad Block.
  4. Toggle ad blocking ON or adjust preferences (e.g., block trackers, allow ads on specific sites) based on your privacy/style needs.
  5. Save changes (if needed).

Result:
Ads will be blocked according to your preferences, making browsing faster and less cluttered.

Summary Table:

ActionWhere to Go in CometWhat to Click/SelectFinal Step
Default BrowserSettings → Default browser“Set as Default”Confirm in OS prompt (if shown)
Import from Old BrowserSettings → ImportSelect old browser + data typesClick “Import”
Set Ad Block PreferencesSettings → Privacy → Ad blockToggle ON/off, adjust optionsSave/apply changes

Tip:
You can always return to these settings if you want to change your browser defaults, re-import something new, or fine-tune your privacy and ad preferences!

More examples from Perplexity:

https://www.perplexity.ai/comet/gettingstarted?utm_source=comet_onboarding