Use an agentic browser for tedious site tasks
A commenter relies on Perplexity Comet to handle awkward websites, compare options, and draft personalized messages.
- What they did
- The user hands routine web chores to Perplexity Comet when a site makes the clicks and menus a pain to sort through. They ask the browser agent to complete the task for them rather than navigating manually. They also use it to weigh products, line up Airbnb choices, and write custom Instagram messages.
- How it went
- They say they would not want to do without Comet for agentic browsing. The comment includes no numbers and mentions no specific failure.
- Tips
- This works well for comparison jobs and other browser-heavy tasks where speed matters more than micromanaging every step. If money or a booking is involved, make sure the agent stops before the final commit and asks for approval.
Try it yourself with Perplexity Comet
Help me compare [product category] or [places to stay] based on [my goals, budget, dates, and location]. Visit at least 5 relevant options from different sites, then summarize price, notable features, review highlights, and a link for each in a table, and tell me which one you’d choose and why. Don’t purchase, reserve, submit, or enter any payment details; stop and ask me before any irreversible step.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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