Perplexity Launches Mac Version of Personal Computer, Creating a Resident AI Agent
Perplexity officially launched the "PersonalComputer" feature today, an extension of the existing PerplexityComputer, enabling deep integration with local Mac files and applications. Announced in March, the feature was initially available through a waitlist and is now officially available to PerplexityMax subscribers.
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Perplexity Computer first debuted earlier this year, positioned as an "all-in-one digital employee" capable of creating and executing complete workflows. With this upgrade, it can now run directly on Mac, gaining access to the local file system and native applications. Personal Computer can be activated by simultaneously pressing two Command keys on the Mac keyboard, and users can issue instructions via text or voice. The feature can work across any Mac application, sense the currently active application window, and automatically present corresponding quick action entry points.
Perplexity states that Personal Computer can run on any Mac computer with macOS 14 Sonoma or later installed, but the company recommends using a Mac mini as the host device. When used with a Mac mini, Personal Computer can run 24/7 to meet the needs of scenarios requiring a long-term online device or secure access to local files and native applications. Related tasks can also be initiated and managed remotely via iPhone, making it convenient for users to control it in mobile scenarios.
In terms of specific capabilities, Personal Computer can perform a variety of tasks, including completing items on a to-do list sequentially, organizing messy download folders, and comparing the content of local files with web information. It can create "agent teams" on top of more than 20 cutting-edge large models to collaboratively complete complex tasks. Officials emphasize that the operation process of Personal Computer is visible to the user, and the user can intervene at any time if necessary. All files created by Personal Computer are generated in a protected sandbox environment, its operations are auditable and rollable back, and it also provides a one-click termination "emergency stop switch."
Personal Computer for Mac will be gradually rolled out to Perplexity Max subscribers starting today, with users on the waitlist being prioritized for access. The Perplexity Max subscription costs $200 per month, and the newly added Personal Computer feature is not available to $20 per month Pro subscribers.