Perplexity Launches Personal Computer AI Assistant for Mac

Perplexity launched Personal Computer on April 17, 2026, introducing an agentic AI assistant specifically designed for Mac systems. The tool utilizes multi-model orchestration to interact with local files, native applications, and the web, enabling the execution of complex workflows such as managing to-do lists in the Mac Notes app or sorting downloads folders.

The company described the software as a powerful expansion of Perplexity Computer that creates a hybrid local and server environment to improve productivity and safety. The assistant is currently available through an early rollout for users on the Perplexity Max subscription tier, which costs $200 per month. Priority access is being granted to users on the existing waitlist.