Comet AI browser, a browser that does the task.
Perplexity's browser combines AI search, an assistant that works across your tabs, and built-in ad blocking. Research, compare, and get tasks done from one sidebar.
What is Comet?
More than a browser: an AI research companion that helps you find, analyze, and organize information online.
Core features
Twelve features in three groups. Pick a group to see what it covers.
Talk to your tabs
Conversational commands instead of clicking and typing. Copy one and paste it into the Comet assistant.
Research project
Open 20+ tabs on your topic, then:
- 1Summarize all open research tabs
- 2Create an outline from these sources
- 3List the sources for all tabs as citations
Online shopping
Open products across several sites, then:
- 1Compare prices and features
- 2Find the best value option
- 3Apply available coupons
Travel planning
Research destinations and hotels, then:
- 1Find flights under $500
- 2Book the best hotel option
- 3Add to my calendar
Email management
Open Gmail in Comet, then:
- 1Draft replies to important emails
- 2Schedule follow-ups
- 3Organize by priority
Shortcuts and tips
The keys worth learning, and habits that get better results from the assistant.
Be specific
Instead of 'close tabs', say 'close all shopping tabs except Amazon'
Use context
Reference other tabs: 'Apply the discount from tab 2 to my cart in tab 5'
Chain actions
Combine commands: 'Summarize all tabs then close the ones about cooking'
YouTube
Ask the assistant to summarize a video or jump to the key moments
Task scheduling
Paste your to-do list and let Comet put it on your calendar
Search operators
Use site:, filetype: and dates for precision: site:edu machine learning filetype:pdf
Automation
Shortcuts and agent tasks that handle multi-step work for you.
Comet shortcuts
Type / to create custom commands that automate anything
- Open favorite tab sets with one command
- Apply promo codes while shopping
- Schedule meetings and post on LinkedIn
- Fill complex forms
- Launch multi-step workflows
Agentic workflows
The assistant carries out whole tasks
- Find and book the best hotel under budget
- Analyze reports and create summaries
- Organize emails and draft responses
- Research competitors and compile insights
- Prep video production checklists
Cross-tab intelligence
Analyze and compare content across tabs
- Compare prices across shopping sites
- Analyze research from several sources
- Move data between applications
- Reference items between tabs
Multi-step tasks
Whole processes like booking travel or filling forms
- Travel booking from search to checkout
- Multi-page application forms
- Data extraction workflows
- Repetitive web tasks
| Feature | How to use | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Task automation | Structure prompts, use shortcuts | Less manual effort |
| Tab management | Ask for summaries, close tabs by topic | A focused workflow |
| Cross-tab comparison | Ask for a comparison | Better decisions |
| Calendar and email | Connect Gmail and Google Calendar | Time saved on scheduling |
Agents can make mistakes. Watch what the assistant does, and avoid confidential tasks until you're happy with the privacy settings.
Use cases by role
How Comet fits the work of twelve roles. Pick one.
Key uses
- Prospect research: company info, decision-makers, and pain points
- Lead qualification from several sources
- Personalized outreach drafts with context from LinkedIn and websites
- CRM updates with research findings and meeting notes
- Competitor moves and pricing
Typical workflow
Research prospect → Analyze company needs → Generate personalized pitch → Schedule follow-up
Proven workflows
Workflows people use every day with Comet.
Academic research
- Ask your research question in the assistant
- Refine with follow-up questions
- Keep the sources cited with each answer
- Take notes as you read
- Ask the assistant to format the sources as a bibliography
Content creation
- Group your research tabs
- Explore the topic with AI search
- Collect and organize sources in tabs
- Draft an outline with the assistant
- Ask for a research summary with sources
Market research
- Open the competitors you track
- Ask for a comparison of their offers
- Use AI to analyze market trends
- Check the figures against the sources
- Repeat the same shortcut each week
Technical documentation
- Search across documentation sites
- Ask for code examples with sources
- Compare answers across docs tabs
- Organize findings by project
- Share the research with your team
How Comet compares
Comet against the browsers people already use.
| Feature | Comet | Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| AI assistant | Built in, works across tabs | Gemini in Chrome, or extensions |
| Ad blocking | Built in | Extension needed |
| Sources in answers | Yes | Depends on the tool |
| Extensions | Chrome extensions | Chrome extensions |
Videos
Hands-on demos and reviews, and a path from first install to advanced automation.
Getting started
Beginner- Installation
- Initial setup
- First automation
Shortcuts mastery
Intermediate- Creating shortcuts
- Complex workflows
- Sharing automations
Advanced automation
Advanced- Agent tasks
- Multi-step tasks
- Connected apps
Shortcuts let you automate a web task by typing / followed by a command. Make them for opening tab sets, applying promo codes, scheduling meetings, or filling forms. Describe the steps once and run them again any time.
It carries out tasks instead of only answering. It can act on pages for you, like 'Find the best hotel under $200 in Paris and book it'. Review what it does before anything that spends money or sends messages.
Yes. The assistant can read your open tabs and compare prices, features, or any content across them. Ask 'Which laptop has the best specs for the price?' with several product pages open.
Yes. Comet is built on Chromium, so most Chrome extensions install and work as they do in Chrome. You can import bookmarks and settings when you set it up.
Comet blocks ads and trackers by default and keeps your browsing data on your device. When you use the assistant, the page content and your request are sent to Perplexity to answer. Check the privacy settings before using it for confidential work.
Yes. Ask about any stock or market and Comet answers with Perplexity Finance data, charts and sources. No extensions needed.

Ready to browse with an assistant?
Download Comet and try the commands in this guide. If you want AI agents in your own product, book a call.