Perplexity · 2026-05-07 · major
Perplexity Personal Computer Goes GA on Mac — Native Agent for Local Files, Apps, and 400+ Connectors
Perplexity's always-on Mac-native agent left waitlist today: anyone can download the new app, with Pro or Max unlocking access to local files, native Mac apps, web automation, 400+ connectors, and iPhone hand-off.
Perplexity's always-on Mac agent ditches the cloud-only sandbox: it now runs natively on macOS, reaches into Finder, and stays on while you walk away.
Key specs
| Connectors | 400+ |
|---|---|
| Min mac os | macOS 14 Sonoma |
| Pro price | $20/mo |
| Max price | $200/mo |
What is it?
Personal Computer is a Mac-native desktop app from Perplexity that turns any Mac (ideally a Mac mini you leave on) into an agent that can read your local files, drive native Mac apps, and orchestrate work across 400+ connectors. It launched in April for Max subscribers behind a waitlist; today's release opens download to everyone, with the agent itself behind a Pro or Max plan.
How does it work?
The new app loads the Personal Computer agent into a sandboxed runtime that can be summoned with a double-Command keystroke or the iPhone app. Inside the sandbox the agent operates over 20+ frontier models, opens local files, drives Mac apps via Apple's accessibility APIs, and routes web tasks through Perplexity's Comet browser. Every action is logged, reversible, and gated by a kill switch.
Why does it matter?
It's the first ChatGPT-class assistant to make 'leave it running on a Mac mini overnight' a default consumer flow rather than an enterprise deployment. The free download removes the App Store gate that limited the April launch, and the deprecation of the older Perplexity Mac app signals this is now the company's main desktop bet.
Who is it for?
Mac users on Perplexity Pro or Max who want a persistent agent across local files and the web.
Try it
Download the new Perplexity Mac app at perplexity.ai/personal-computer