Perplexity AI app introduces ‘all-new native Mac experience’ for Personal Computer

Source: 9to5Mac

Perplexity says Personal Computer is now available for all Pro and Max subscribers

All‑new native Mac experience

The new app touts an “all‑new native Mac experience” that powers Perplexity’s Personal Computer agentic feature. It launches with a slick intro video that explains how Personal Computer works on the Mac.

Universal keyboard shortcut

The app includes a universal keyboard shortcut—pressing both Command keys—to invoke the new Command Bar.

Availability

Perplexity started rolling out Personal Computer in April. As of today, the company says all Pro and Max subscribers can access the feature through the new Mac app.

Feature overview

Personal Computer is now available to all users in a new Perplexity Mac app. It is an advanced version of Perplexity Computer and operates on any Mac, running tasks across your local files, native Mac apps, the web, and Perplexity’s secure servers.

“Personal Computer is an advanced version of Perplexity Computer. It operates on any Mac, running tasks across your local files, native Mac apps, the web, and Perplexity’s secure servers.” – Perplexity on Twitter (May 7 2026)

Download

The original app is still available for now, but Perplexity says it will be retired soon. You can download the new Perplexity Mac app here.