Smart Research Assistant CLI

A command-line tool that leverages the Perplexity API to generate comprehensive research summaries on any topic.

✨ Features

• 🔍 Generate detailed research summaries using Perplexity's search capabilities
• 📄 Multiple output formats (markdown, plain text, JSON)
• ⚙️ Configurable research depth levels
• 💾 Built-in caching to reduce API calls
• 💰 Cost tracking and usage monitoring

⚙️ Configuration

1. Get your Perplexity API key from Perplexity AI
2. Create a .env file in the project root:

📖 Usage

Basic Research Query

python research_cli.py "impact of AI on healthcare"

Advanced Usage

python research_cli.py "quantum computing applications" --depth detailed --format markdown --output research.md

📋 Requirements

• Python: 3.8 or higher
• API Key: Valid Perplexity API key
• Network: Internet connection required