Perplexity AI Launches ‘Labs’ to Transform Ideas Into Reports, Apps, and More
New feature empowers Pro users to go beyond search—turning insights into actionable outcomes
Perplexity Labs: From Questions to Complete Projects
Perplexity AI has unveiled a major new feature called Labs, designed to help users move from passive search to active creation. This tool is exclusive to Pro subscribers and promises to transform simple ideas into reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, code, and even mini web apps—all within a unified workspace.
- Unlike Perplexity’s core tools like Search and Deep Research (now renamed “Research”), Labs focuses on executing multi-step projects, not just answering questions.
- The launch marks a strategic shift for the platform—from being an answer engine to a project-oriented AI assistant.
How Labs Works: Self-Guided, Multi-Tool Automation
Labs uses 10-minute autonomous workflows to tackle complex tasks. It leverages:
- Web browsing to fetch real-time data
- Code execution to build tools and analyze datasets
- Asset generation for files, charts, or documents
The output is organized into two sections:
- Assets Tab: Stores created files like charts, spreadsheets, and documents
- App Tab: Houses interactive tools such as web apps or presentations
This integration allows users to handle everything from data analysis and visualisation to marketing strategies or meal plans—without switching between tools.
A Virtual Project Team at Your Fingertips
Perplexity positions Labs as a virtual project team—capable, integrated, and fast. The platform writes and runs code on the fly, enabling:
- Real-time data manipulation
- Dynamic visual creation
- Automated report structuring
The seamless execution allows professionals to generate results that previously required multiple apps or technical expertise.
Availability and Platform Support
Labs is now available for Pro subscribers on both web and mobile apps via the mode selector. Desktop versions for Mac and Windows are expected to roll out soon.
