Comet is Perplexity’s AI-powered browser. It blends a fast Chromium base with an agent that can read pages, take actions, and complete tasks for you. It changes how you search, research, and work on the web.
WHAT MAKES COMET DIFFERENT
Traditional browsers display content and require you to do all the work. Comet integrates an agentic AI that can see your entire browsing context, take autonomous action across websites, fill out forms, click buttons, and maintain memory across conversations.
Think of Chrome as a car you drive manually, while Comet is a driver who already knows where you’re going.
WHAT MAKES COMET USEFUL
Comet sees your full browsing session. It reads each tab. It connects information across pages. It can click, scroll, fill forms, summarize, and compare content.
You speak or type. Comet executes.
Chrome shows information. Comet completes work.
Core Capabilities
🔍 CONVERSATIONAL SEARCH
Comet returns direct answers with citations. You ask follow-up questions. You verify sources in one place.
📑 MULTI-TAB INTELLIGENCE
Use @tab to link any tab into your prompt. Type @ to bring up a list of open tabs, then click to reference specific tabs.
🎤 VOICE MODE
Use Alt + Shift + V. You speak natural commands. Comet carries out long tasks and keeps context active.
⚡ AUTONOMOUS ACTIONS
Comet can click, type, and move across websites. You give approval when needed. You stay in control.
Keyboard Shortcuts
These shortcuts work on macOS and Windows. They open the assistant, summarize pages, compare tabs, and control your browser.
| Action |
Shortcut |
| Open AI Assistant |
Alt + A |
| Summarize Page |
Alt + S |
| Voice Mode |
Alt + Shift + V |
| Command Palette |
Cmd/Ctrl + K |
| New Tab |
Cmd/Ctrl + T |
| Close Tab |
Cmd/Ctrl + W |
| Reopen Closed Tab |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T |
| Next Tab |
Ctrl + Tab |
| Previous Tab |
Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
| Reload |
Cmd/Ctrl + R |
| Address Bar |
Cmd/Ctrl + L |
Note: Shortcuts may vary between builds. Check Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts in Comet for your current key bindings.
Slash Commands
Slash commands trigger preset actions in the sidebar. Comet includes a core set. You can create your own.
NATIVE COMMANDS
/summarize
/research
/extract
/compare
/translate
CUSTOM EXAMPLES
/email-draft
/meeting-prep
/tab-cleanup
/itinerary-draft
/review-analyze
Note: Slash command triggers cannot contain spaces. Use dashes or underscores instead.
High-Value Use Cases in Travel & Hospitality
Comet works well for roles in travel, hotels, aviation, cruises, and DMCs. It handles research, comparison, guest work, and daily tasks.
✈️ TRIP PLANNING
• Compare hotels across open tabs using @tab references
• Check visa rules
• Summarize reviews
• Draft itineraries and proposals
🏨 HOTEL OPERATIONS
• Extract insights from guest reviews
• Check competitor rates
• Draft guest responses
• Research new amenities or standards
🚢 AVIATION & CRUISE
• Compare routes and pricing
• Analyze guest sentiment
• Summarize onboard feedback
• Review port and destination notes
📧 DAILY WORKFLOW
• Summarize email threads
• Draft replies
• Flag urgent messages
• Update CRM notes
How To Create a Custom Shortcut
1 Type “/” in the assistant input box
2 Select “Create New Shortcut”
3 Enter a short trigger word (no spaces, use dashes or underscores)
4 Add a clear instruction
5 Save and test
6 Refine until you get clean output
Example: /compare-tabs → “Compare all open product tabs in a table.”
Voice Mode Commands
Voice mode handles long tasks with one request. Activate with Alt + Shift + V.
NAVIGATION
“Open new tab”
“Close this tab”
“Go back”
AI ACTIONS
“Summarize this page”
“Explain this”
“Compare these tabs”
TRAVEL COMMANDS
“Find flights from New York to London next week”
“Compare hotel prices in Paris for my dates”
“Find restaurants near my hotel”
Important Notes and Limits
RULE 1
Comet asks for approval before sensitive or high-risk actions.
RULE 2
Complex multi-site tasks work better when split into small steps.
RULE 3
Custom slash commands are created by the user. They are not built-in features.
Start With These Five Steps
1 Learn Alt + A, Alt + S, and Alt + Shift + V
2 Use @tab when working across many sources
3 Build 3 shortcuts for tasks you do every day
4 Use conversational search with citations
5 Run one complete workflow in your next project
Disclaimer
Comet is still a beta product. Expect occasional errors. Always verify critical work. Responses depend on your connected apps and site access.
