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Recommended for research briefs & evidence-based decisions
This is a scoped recommendation for the use case shown, not a universal optimum or an installed integration.
Core architecture
| Layer | Component | Role | | --- | --- | --- | | Input | Research question | Decision • scope • date range | | Input | Source criteria | Original evidence • relevance | | Input | Known context | Prior findings • open questions | | Core | Perplexity | Discover sources • compare • synthesize | | Quality gate | Evidence review | Open originals • check dates • verify claims | | Output | Obsidian / Markdown | Keep findings, links, and decisions | | Output | Docs / Canva | Present the reviewed research brief |
Connection labels
1. Enter the question and research constraints 2. Research answer with linked evidence 3. Manually save verified findings
Blue lines indicate manual/local workflow steps. Purple dashed lines indicate a separately configured connection, which may include human gates; they are not claims that the entire path is unattended. Orange indicates review/refinement. Core diagram mode: manual.
Supporting tools
- Browser: Inspect original pages and context.
- Obsidian: Build a durable research notebook.
- Canva / Docs: Present the approved conclusions.
What to check
- Source quality: Prefer original and relevant evidence.
- Claim support: Check that citations support the claim.
- Decision fit: Separate facts from assumptions.
Optional extension
- Question form: Scope the request
- Server route: Protect credentials
- Search API: Retrieve evidence
- Review queue: Check sources
- Docs / database: Store the brief
Optional developer extension using a supported search API, such as Perplexity's API. Configure citations, storage, access, and error handling; web-app threads are not automatically API workflows.
Lean starter
Perplexity + a browser + an existing notes app. Add a layout app only when you need a presentation.
Example
Question about client approvals → compare official evidence → inspect links → save a decision brief.
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