How to Make Perplexity API Wrapper Using Perplexity AI

Key takeaways:

• Build a Perplexity API chatbot with zero coding skills
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a modern chat interface
• Deploy your chatbot easily with Netlify 🚀

Ever wanted your own AI chatbot that pulls info from the web, looks modern, and doesn’t need you to be a coder? I’ll walk you through making a Perplexity API wrapper using just Perplexity AI—no coding background needed. If you’re tired of complicated setups or just want to experiment with AI, this guide is for you. You’ll get a chatbot that feels like ChatGPT or Gemini, but it’s yours, and you can even bring your own API key.

Building a Perplexity API Wrapper Without Coding Knowledge

So here’s the deal: I wanted a chatbot that could answer questions using both its training and real-time internet search. That’s what Perplexity’s Sonar model brings. You can ask, “What’s the latest news about Apple?” and it’ll pull summaries from all over the web, not just canned answers.

The best part? I didn’t write a single line of code myself. Perplexity did the heavy lifting. If you’re thinking, “I’m not a developer,” don’t worry. You’ll just need to follow some prompts and copy-paste the results.

Setting Up the Prompt in Perplexity AI

Start by heading over to Perplexity. The magic happens with a prompt. Just tell Perplexity to:

• Generate an AI chatbot powered by the Perplexity API
• Use only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the build
• Give it a modern chat UI
• Let users enter their own API key and pick their preferred Sonar model
• Allow system prompt customization
• Save settings locally in the browser (no login needed)
• Stream responses in markdown, with proper rendering
• Add some animation for better UX (optional)
• Handle errors clearly (like missing API key)
• Output the full code for each file (HTML, CSS, JS) separately

This prompt is all you need to get started. You don’t have to type it out by hand—the video description has the full prompt ready to copy.

Choosing the Right Model and Getting the Code

You can pick between models like Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Reasoning, and Sonar Deep Research. There’s also an R11 1776 model from Deeps that’s uncensored, but it doesn’t access the internet. For most people, Sonar Pro is the way to go.

Paste the prompt into Perplexity, pick your coding model (like Claude 3.7 Sonnet), and let it generate the code. You’ll get:

• index.html
• styles.css
• script.js

Sometimes the code is too long and gets cut off. If that happens, just ask Perplexity to resend the missing parts (especially for JavaScript).

Testing and Editing Your Chatbot Code

Now, copy the code into an online editor like JS Editor. Paste HTML, CSS, and JS into their respective sections. If the CSS or JS filenames don’t match what’s referenced in the HTML, rename them! For example, make sure it’s styles.css and script.js—otherwise, your chatbot won’t run.

Download your project as a zip file once you’re done.

Deploying Your Chatbot With Netlify

Here’s where it gets super easy. Go to netlify.com and sign up. After the quick onboarding, you’ll be able to manually deploy your app:

1. Extract your zip file and make sure all filenames are correct.
2. Re-zip the files if needed.
3. Drag and drop the zip into Netlify’s deploy area.

Netlify will instantly host your chatbot. You can test it right away, and even change the domain name later.

Using Your Perplexity API Key

To make your chatbot work, you’ll need a Perplexity API key. If you’re a Pro subscriber, you get $5 in free credits, but anyone can buy credits. Go to Perplexity’s settings, generate your API key, and keep it private.

Enter your API key in your chatbot’s settings, pick your preferred Sonar model, and set the system prompt (grab examples from the Perplexity docs). Save your settings, and you’re ready to chat.

What Makes This Approach Different

• No need for a backend server or database
• All settings are saved locally in the browser
• Anyone can bring their own API key, so you don’t have to manage users or authentication
• The interface is modern, with features like new chat, settings, and system prompt customization
• Responses stream in real time, so it feels like chatting with a real AI

Customizing and Improving Your Wrapper

Want to tweak the look or add new features? Just update the prompt in Perplexity and ask for the full code again. You can even ask for specific UX changes or add-ons.

If you’re interested in more ways to work with APIs or automate your workflow, check out this guide on how to write and generate code using AI chatbot ChatGPT.

Quick Table: Steps to Build Your Perplexity API Wrapper

Step	Action
1	Use Perplexity to generate HTML, CSS, JS code
2	Copy code into online editor (like JS Editor)
3	Download as zip, check filenames
4	Deploy to Netlify
5	Generate and add your API key
6	Start chatting!

Troubleshooting Tips

• If your code gets cut off, just ask Perplexity for the missing part.
• Always check filenames—wrong names will break the app.
• Keep your API key private.
• If you want to share your chatbot, just share the Netlify link.

Useful Internal Links

If you want to learn about other ways to automate your workflow or work with APIs, you might like these:

• How to write and generate code using AI chatbot ChatGPT
• How to create and use workflows in Zapier
• How to export code in Figma

FAQs

How do I get a Perplexity API key?

Go to Perplexity settings, scroll to API, and generate a new key. If you’re a Pro subscriber, you get $5 in free credits.

Can I use this chatbot without coding skills?

Yes, you just copy-paste the code that Perplexity generates. No coding knowledge needed.

What models can I use with the Perplexity API?

You can choose from Sonar, Sonar Pro, Sonar Reasoning, Sonar Reasoning Pro, and Sonar Deep Research.

Is it safe to share my API key?

No, always keep your API key private. Don’t share it with anyone.

Where can I deploy my chatbot?

Netlify is the easiest way. Just upload your zip file, and your chatbot goes live in seconds.