Perplexity AI, a leader in generative AI-powered search, has launched a groundbreaking feature called Perplexity Labs. This new tool is designed to transform how individuals and teams create web apps, spreadsheets, dashboards, and comprehensive reports—compressing what once took days or weeks of manual effort into just minutes.
What Is Perplexity Labs?
Perplexity Labs is an AI-driven workspace that goes far beyond traditional search and research tools. Unlike Perplexity’s original Search and Research modes, which focus on delivering quick answers and deep analysis, Labs acts as a proactive, virtual project team. Users can simply describe what they want—such as a financial dashboard, a data-driven report, or a prototype web app—and Labs autonomously handles every step, from ideation to execution.
How Does It Work?
- Prompt-Driven Creation: Users input a prompt describing their project needs. Labs then leverages advanced AI capabilities, including real-time web browsing, code execution, and asset generation, to build structured deliverables.
- Comprehensive Outputs: Labs can generate:
- Detailed reports
- Spreadsheets and tables
- Interactive dashboards
- Simple web applications
- Workflow Automation: Labs autonomously conducts research, analyzes data, writes and executes code, and creates visualizations—all within about 10 minutes.
- Organized Workspace: Each project includes dedicated tabs:
- Assets: Stores all generated files, such as charts, images, code, and datasets.
- App: Hosts interactive web components like dashboards or slideshows that can be accessed and shared independently.
Key Features and Benefits
- No Coding Required: Labs democratizes project creation, enabling users without technical expertise to build sophisticated apps and dashboards using only natural language prompts.
- Speed and Efficiency: What previously required days of research, coordination, and development can now be accomplished in minutes, freeing up valuable time for decision-making and innovation.
- Versatility: Labs is suitable for a wide range of use cases, from business analytics and financial reporting to marketing strategy, education, and personal productivity.
- Cross-Platform Availability: Currently available to Pro subscribers on web, iOS, and Android, with desktop versions for Mac and Windows in development.
Real-World Applications
- Business Intelligence: Instantly generate financial dashboards, sales reports, or market analyses with up-to-date data and interactive visualizations.
- Education: Create lesson plans, data-driven presentations, or study aids tailored to specific subjects or curricula.
- Personal Projects: Plan meals, organize events, or analyze personal finance—all within a unified, AI-powered workspace.
Getting Started
Perplexity Labs can be accessed via the mode selector bar on supported platforms. To inspire users, Perplexity offers a curated Projects Gallery showcasing a variety of Labs-generated projects. All files and outputs are organized for easy viewing and download, streamlining both collaboration and personal use.
The Future of AI-Powered Workspaces
The launch of Perplexity Labs marks a major shift in how AI can be integrated into everyday workflows. By automating complex, multi-step projects and making advanced analytics accessible to everyone, Labs is poised to redefine productivity in the digital age.
“Using Labs is like having a virtual team that handles everything—from ideation to execution.” — Perplexity AI1
With Perplexity Labs, the future of work is not just about finding answers—it’s about building solutions, faster and smarter than ever before.