How to Install & Use perplexity on Omarchy (2026)

Short answer

To install perplexity on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add perplexity. It is a 189.6 MB download (759 MB installed), version 26.10.2+build117519-1, licensed custom. Official Perplexity desktop app. Free plan available; Pro $20/mo, Max $50/mo, Enterprise $40/user/mo for advanced models and features.

Install perplexity on Omarchy

The official desktop client for Perplexity, an AI answer engine that searches the web and returns a synthesized, source-cited response rather than just a list of results. The desktop app adds OS-level conveniences such as screenshot-to-search and quick access to chat and research directly from your desktop, on top of Perplexity's usual free and paid web features.

Open a terminal.
Run the install command:
```
omarchy pkg add perplexity
```
Check it landed. Pacman should list version 26.10.2+build117519-1:
```
pacman -Qi perplexity
```

Open and use perplexity

perplexity is a desktop app. Press Super + Space to open the launcher and search for it. If it does not show up by name, list the desktop entries the package installed:

pacman -Ql perplexity | grep applications

perplexity requirements and compatibility

A Perplexity account (free or paid)
Network access
A paid subscription for advanced models, higher limits, and some premium features

Dependencies Omarchy installs for you

alsa-lib
at-spi2-core
bash
bubblewrap
cairo
dbus
expat
gcc-libs
gdk-pixbuf2
glib2
glibc
gtk3

Pricing and license

Free plan available; Pro $20/mo, Max $50/mo, Enterprise $40/user/mo for advanced models and features. License: custom.

Uninstall perplexity

omarchy pkg drop perplexity

perplexity package facts

Package	`perplexity`
Version	26.10.2+build117519-1
Category	AI & Agents
License	custom
Download	189.6 MB
Installed size	759 MB
Built	2026-10-16
Pricing	Free plan available; Pro $20/mo, Max $50/mo, Enterprise $40/user/mo for advanced models and features
Made by	Perplexity

perplexity package page on this site · Project site

Frequently asked questions

How do I install perplexity on Omarchy?

Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add perplexity. The download is 189.6 MB and it takes 759 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.

Is perplexity free?

Free plan available; Pro $20/mo, Max $50/mo, Enterprise $40/user/mo for advanced models and features. The package is licensed custom.

How do I uninstall perplexity?

Run omarchy pkg drop perplexity. It removes the package from your system.

What does perplexity depend on?

The package declares 36 dependencies: alsa-lib, at-spi2-core, bash, bubblewrap, cairo, dbus, expat, gcc-libs, gdk-pixbuf2, glib2, glibc, gtk3 and more. Omarchy installs them for you.

Is perplexity a desktop app?

Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for perplexity.

Is perplexity in the official Omarchy repo?

Yes. It is published as perplexity (version 26.10.2+build117519-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. Perplexity makes it. Project site: https://www.perplexity.ai. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.