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Perplexity Research Summary Prompt Template

A specialized prompt for research summary tasks in Perplexity. This template leverages Perplexity's web search to help you summarize research effectively. Summarize academic papers and research findings.

Prompt Template
Help me summarize research in my codebase.

## Context
- Tool: Perplexity
- Language/framework: [specify]
- Relevant code:
```
[paste relevant code here]
```

## Problem/Goal
[Describe what you want to achieve]

## Constraints
- [Any specific requirements]
- [Performance considerations]
- [Compatibility needs]

Please provide a step-by-step approach to summarize research, optimized for Perplexity's workflow.

How to Use This Prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt template

    Click the copy button above to copy the prompt to your clipboard.

  2. 2

    Open Perplexity

    Start a new conversation or use the appropriate input area.

  3. 3

    Customize the placeholders

    Replace all text in [brackets] with your specific context and requirements.

  4. 4

    Submit and iterate

    Review the response and ask follow-up questions to refine the output.

Tips for Better Results

  • Use Perplexity's web search to provide context about your codebase
  • Include specific file paths or function names for more targeted research summary suggestions
  • Ask Perplexity to explain its reasoning for better understanding
  • Iterate on the response by asking follow-up questions about specific parts
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Prompt Variations

[Perplexity specific] Summarize research this code with focus on [specific aspect]:

```
[code]
```
Using Perplexity, help me summarize research. Here's my current approach:
[describe approach]

What am I missing?
I'm using Perplexity to summarize research. Generate a checklist of things to look for in:
```
[code]
```

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Perplexity Research Summary Prompt effective?

This template is structured to provide Perplexity with the right context for the task. It includes placeholders for your project details, clear requirements, and expected output format, helping you get more accurate and useful responses.

How do I customize this prompt for my needs?

Replace all text in [brackets] with your specific information. Include relevant code snippets, describe your tech stack, and specify any constraints or requirements unique to your situation. The more context you provide, the better the results.

Can I save this prompt for quick access?

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