perplexity
Web search and research using Perplexity AI. Use when user says "search", "find", "look up", "ask", "research", or "what's the latest" for generic queries. NOT for library/framework docs (use Context7) or workspace questions.
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npx tessl i github:softaworks/agent-toolkit --skill perplexityOverall
score
92%
Does it follow best practices?
Validation for skill structure
Discovery
89%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-crafted skill description with strong trigger terms and excellent completeness including explicit exclusion criteria. The main weakness is the lack of specific concrete actions beyond generic 'search and research' - it could benefit from listing specific capabilities like 'retrieve current information', 'summarize findings', or 'cite sources'.
Suggestions
Add 2-3 specific concrete actions to improve specificity, e.g., 'retrieves current information, summarizes findings with sources, answers factual questions about recent events'
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (web search/research) and the tool (Perplexity AI), but lacks specific concrete actions beyond generic 'search and research'. Doesn't specify what types of results it returns or capabilities like summarization, source citation, etc. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what (web search using Perplexity AI) and when (explicit trigger terms listed). Also includes helpful exclusion criteria ('NOT for library/framework docs, use Context7') which aids skill selection. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural trigger terms users would actually say: 'search', 'find', 'look up', 'ask', 'research', 'what's the latest'. These are common, natural phrases for web search requests. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with explicit boundary conditions. The exclusion of library/framework docs (directing to Context7) and workspace questions creates clear delineation from other skills, reducing conflict risk significantly. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
92%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a high-quality skill that excels at conciseness and actionability. The tool selection chain and concrete examples make it immediately usable. The only weakness is that cross-references to related skills (Context7, Graphite MCP, Nx MCP) could be linked rather than just mentioned.
Suggestions
Add links to related skill files (e.g., '[Context7 MCP](./context7.md)') to improve navigation between related tools
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, using tables, bullet points, and minimal prose. No unnecessary explanations of what Perplexity or search tools are—assumes Claude's competence throughout. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Provides fully executable TypeScript code examples with specific parameters, clear decision trees for tool selection, and concrete examples of correct vs incorrect usage patterns. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | Clear priority-ordered tool selection chain with explicit decision criteria. The 'Which Perplexity tool?' quick reference and examples section provide unambiguous guidance for each scenario. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is well-organized with clear sections, but everything is inline in a single file. References to other tools (Context7, Graphite MCP, etc.) are mentioned but not linked to their respective skill files. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
87%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 14 / 16 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata' field is not a dictionary | Warning |
license_field | 'license' field is missing | Warning |
Total | 14 / 16 Passed | |
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