# Source: https://docs.perplexity.ai/docs/cookbook/index.md

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.perplexity.ai/llms.txt
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# Perplexity API Cookbook

> A collection of practical examples and guides for building with Perplexity's API Platform

A collection of practical examples and guides for building with [**Perplexity's API Platform**](https://docs.perplexity.ai/) - the fastest, most cost-effective AI answer engine with real-time search capabilities.

## Quick Start

To get started with any project in this cookbook:

1. **Browse examples** - Find the use case that matches your needs
2. **Follow the guide** - Each example includes complete setup instructions
3. **Get the code** - Full implementations are available in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/perplexityai/api-cookbook)
4. **Build and customize** - Use the examples as starting points for your projects

## What's Inside

### [Examples](/docs/cookbook/examples/README)

Ready-to-run projects that demonstrate specific use cases and implementation patterns.

### [Showcase](/docs/cookbook/showcase/briefo/)

Community-built applications that demonstrate real-world implementations of the API Platform.

### [Integration Guides](/docs/cookbook/articles/memory-management/chat-summary-memory-buffer/README)

In-depth tutorials for advanced implementations and integrations with other tools.

> **Note**: All complete code examples, scripts, and project files can be found in our [GitHub repository](https://github.com/perplexityai/api-cookbook). The documentation here provides guides and explanations, while the repository contains the full runnable implementations.

## Contributing

Have a project built with API Platform? We'd love to feature it! Check our [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/perplexityai/api-cookbook/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md) to learn how to:

* Submit example tutorials
* Add your project to the showcase
* Improve existing content

## Resources

* [API Documentation](https://docs.perplexity.ai/home)
* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/perplexityai/api-cookbook)

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