Perplexity Comet Successfully Automates Complex GitHub Webhook Configuration, Demonstrating Advanced AI Capabilities

AshutoshShrivastava recently highlighted a significant achievement by Perplexity Comet, stating the AI-powered browser successfully automated the complex task of setting up a GitHub webhook. The user reported that Comet independently pulled the necessary webhook URL from an open tab, accurately configured it, and selected the correct event, resulting in a perfectly functional setup. "Perplexity Comet is so good, just give it a task and let comet cook," Shrivastava stated in the tweet, adding, "It pulled the webhook URL from another tab, configured it correctly, selected the right event, and it worked perfectly."

Perplexity Comet, launched globally in July 2025 and subsequently in India, positions itself as an AI-first browser designed to act as a personal assistant and thinking partner. It aims to streamline workflows by offering unified AI search, instant context, and automation across various online tasks, moving beyond traditional browser functionalities. The browser integrates an AI workspace that remembers research and can perform actions like drafting emails or booking meetings.

The "agentic abilities" of Comet enable it to perform actions such as clicking, typing, submitting, and autofilling, as demonstrated by Shrivastava's experience with the GitHub webhook. Perplexity states that Comet can handle complex tasks like purchasing products and navigating websites through simple text commands. The company has also indicated plans for even deeper agentic capabilities in the coming months, aiming to collapse search, productivity, and automation into a single interface.

While praised for its automation prowess, Comet operates in a rapidly evolving and competitive landscape, facing comparisons with other AI browsers like OpenAI Atlas and traditional options such as Google Chrome. The technology has also sparked discussions around privacy, with Perplexity introducing features like a Privacy Snapshot to manage user data. Reports have also emerged regarding potential vulnerabilities and ethical considerations, including its ability to bypass online paywalls and debates over its use in academic contexts.