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May 12, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Perplexity’s Skill Design Secrets: Why Writing Skills Differs from Coding

The article dissects Perplexity’s internal best‑practice guide for building Agent Skills, showing how Skill design flips conventional coding wisdom, introduces a three‑tier context‑cost model, and provides a step‑by‑step workflow, maintenance tips, and real‑world examples.