perplexity-rate-limits
Installation
SKILL.md
Perplexity Rate Limits
Overview
Handle Perplexity Sonar API rate limits. Perplexity uses a leaky bucket algorithm: burst capacity is available, with tokens refilling continuously at your assigned rate. Rate limits are based on requests per minute (RPM).
Rate Limit Tiers
| Tier | RPM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free / Starter | 50 | Default for new API keys |
| Search API | ~3 req/sec | Per-endpoint limit |
| Higher tiers | Contact sales | Custom limits available |
Rate limits apply per API key, not per model. Using sonar-pro counts against the same RPM as sonar.
Prerequisites
PERPLEXITY_API_KEYset- Understanding of HTTP 429 responses