Perplexity's Personal Computer AI agent handles complex Mac tasks impressively
Perplexity's agentic AI on Mac completes multi-step tasks with file, app, and cloud control.
Perplexity's Personal Computer feature, available in the Mac app for Enterprise, Pro, and Max subscribers, brings agentic AI directly to your desktop. It offers three levels of access: local file access (any folder on your Mac), app control (native apps like Messages, Notes, Mail, Maps, Photos, and Settings), and external service integration (OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox). For web tasks requiring login or form filling, users install the Comet browser. The AI can be launched via a dock icon or by pressing both Command keys, and supports voice conversations to discuss tasks.
In a hands-on test, the reviewer gave Personal Computer five complex tasks of increasing difficulty, from simple file management to multi-step workflows involving multiple apps and cloud services. Despite initial skepticism, the AI completed every task as requested, demonstrating reliable autonomous execution. This positions Perplexity as a strong contender in the agentic AI space, offering practical automation for everyday Mac workflows without requiring extensive setup or scripting.
- Personal Computer is available to Perplexity Enterprise, Pro, and Max subscribers via the Mac app.
- Three access modes: local files, native app control, and external cloud services like OneDrive and Google Drive.
- The AI successfully completed all five complex tasks in testing, including multi-step workflows across apps and services.
Why It Matters
Perplexity's Personal Computer brings true agentic AI to Mac users, automating multi-step tasks across files, apps, and the cloud.