🚀 PerplexityDesk: The Perplexity Desktop App 🚀

Is Perplexity AI just another browser tab in your sea of tabs? We fixed that.
PerplexityDesk liberates the brilliant Perplexity AI AI, giving it a proper home on your desktop. This is the native, feature-packed Perplexity desktop app you've been searching for.

PerplexityDesk transforms your AI interaction from a clumsy browser dance into a native desktop symphony. No more clutter. No more distractions. Just pure, unadulterated productivity with a sprinkle of magic.

✨ Why Your Perplexity AI App Deserves a Throne ✨

PerplexityDesk is more than a simple wrapper; it's a native command center for the Perplexity AI AI. This desktop app is loaded with features that transform your workflow.

Screenshot to Chat

Instantly snip any part of your screen with a hotkey. The image is magically beamed into your chat, ready for Perplexity's brilliant analysis. It's like having a conversation with your screen!

Universal File Drop

Drag and drop images, PDFs, text files—heck, almost any file—directly into the app. It's instantly ready for upload. The friction? Gone. The future? Now.

Quick New Threads

Why click through menus like a peasant? Use dedicated hotkeys to instantly start a new conversation thread with Perplexity. Lightning fast and always ready.

Find That Chat... Instantly!

Lost a brilliant idea in the chat abyss? Hit the search hotkey to immediately focus the search bar and unearth your past conversations. Your brain will thank you.

Multi-Window Mania

Who said you can only have one conversation at a time? Open multiple windows and conquer multiple topics simultaneously. It’s organized chaos at its finest.

Always-On-Top Mode

Keep Perplexity watching over your shoulder (in a non-creepy way) while you work. Perfect for coding, writing, or just feeling less alone in the universe.

Your Keys, Your Kingdom

Don't like our defaults? Remap every shortcut in the settings. Choose whether shortcuts work globally (from any app) or only when PerplexityDesk is active for a truly custom workflow.

Run on Startup

Have PerplexityDesk greet you the moment your computer boots up. Because your AI assistant should be as ready to work as you are (or more so).

The Little Things

Persistent Login, Automatic Mic Permissions, and Smart, Non-Intrusive Updates. We've ironed out all the wrinkles so it just works.

Your App, Your Style

Choose between a sleek Dark mode, a clean Light mode, or let the app sync with your OS. Your eyes will thank you.

Canvas Mode

Need more space? Activate Canvas Mode to instantly expand the window to a larger, more comfortable size, perfect for deep dives and extensive conversations.

System Notifications

Receive important announcements and updates directly through a clean, native notification system. No more checking GitHub for news.

"Open With" Integration

Set PerplexityDesk as the default application for images or text files. Opening a file with the app will instantly load it into the chat, ready for action.

Fullscreen & Custom Header

Go big with a dedicated fullscreen mode. The sleek, draggable header bar even shows your current chat's title, so you always know what you're working on.

Dual AI Engines: Perplexity & AI Studio

Switch between the standard Perplexity App for conversational chat and the powerful AI Studio for advanced prompt engineering and development, right from the startup screen.

Find In Page

Never lose your train of thought again. Use the built-in Find in Page (Ctrl+F) to instantly locate specific text within your current conversation. Perfect for long chats.

📸 App in Action

A glimpse into the clean and powerful interface of PerplexityDesk.

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⌨️ The Secret Handshakes (Default Shortcuts)

Access the magic from anywhere in your OS. (Remember, you can change ALL of these in the settings!)

Shortcut	Action
`Alt` + `G`	Toggle App Visibility (Show / Hide)
`Alt` + `N`	Open a New Window
`Alt` + `S`	Search Chats Instantly
`Ctrl` + `F`	Find Text in Current Page
`Ctrl` + `Alt` + `S`	Capture Screenshot & Paste into Chat
`Alt` + `P`	Start New Thread
`Alt` + `F`	Start New Thread
`Alt` + `R`	Refresh the Active View
`Alt` + `I`	Show Instructions / Onboarding Screen
`Alt` + `Q`	Close Current Window
`Ctrl` + `W`	Quit Application

💾 Installation

Getting this slab of awesome onto your machine is laughably simple.

Brave the digital seas and navigate to the Latest Release page.
Download the correct file for your operating system:
- Windows: Grab the ...Setup-x.x.x.exe file.
- macOS: Snag the .dmg file.
Follow the standard installation procedure for your OS:
- Windows: Run the installer. Click 'Next' like you mean it.
- macOS: Open the .dmg and drag the PerplexityDesk icon into your Applications folder.

That's it! PerplexityDesk is now a permanent resident on your desktop. Treat it well.

🛠️ For Developers: Building From the Ashes

Want to peek under the hood or forge your own version? We admire your courage.

Prerequisites

Node.js (v16 or higher is a good life choice)
Git

Get Started

1. Clone the legend:

git clone https://github.com/tarunerror/PerplexityDesk.git
cd PerplexityDesk

2. Install the ancient runes (dependencies):

npm install

3. Unleash the beast (run in dev mode):

npm start

4. Package it for the masses (build the installer):

npm run build

🤝 Let's Build a Dynasty

Contributions are the lifeblood of open source. If you have an idea that's so good it's scary, we want to see it.

Fork the Project
Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/MindBlowingFeature)
Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some MindBlowingFeature')
Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/MindBlowingFeature)
Open a Pull Request and prepare for glory.