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April 1, 2026
Computer in Slack: From Shared Context to Finished Work
Like many breakthrough technologies, Perplexity Computer began as an internal tool at Perplexity. Computer was born in the place where we do most of our work: Slack.
TL;DR
- Perplexity Computer acts as an AI orchestrator, managing AI agents for tasks like coding, research, and tool integration.
- It has saved Perplexity subscribers millions in labor costs.
- Computer originated as an internal Slack tool at Perplexity, initially called ASI.
- The Slack integration facilitates collaboration by keeping requests, context, and outputs in a shared workflow.
- Computer can perform various tasks in Slack, including web searches, content generation, data analysis, and building outputs like reports and presentations.
- Users can interact with Computer via direct messages for individual tasks or by tagging it in shared channels for collaborative work.
- Tasks initiated in Slack can be seamlessly continued on the Perplexity web platform.
- A new MCP connector enhances Computer's access to Slack context and actions, enabling it to search workspace knowledge and send messages.
- Perplexity Computer is available as a direct Slack integration and on the Slack Marketplace.
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