How to connect AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk
Create a New Scenario to Connect AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a AI: Perplexity, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, AI: Perplexity or Freshdesk will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find AI: Perplexity or Freshdesk, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the AI: Perplexity Node
Select the AI: Perplexity node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the AI: Perplexity
Click on the AI: Perplexity node to configure it. You can modify the AI: Perplexity URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Freshdesk Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the AI: Perplexity node, select Freshdesk from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Freshdesk.

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Authenticate Freshdesk
Now, click the Freshdesk node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Freshdesk settings. Authentication allows you to use Freshdesk through Latenode.
Configure the AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring AI: Perplexity, Freshdesk, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk
Freshdesk + Perplexity + Slack: When a new ticket is created in Freshdesk, Perplexity summarizes the issue. Then, a message is sent to a Slack channel to notify the support team about the new ticket and its summary.
Freshdesk + Perplexity + Google Sheets: When a ticket is updated in Freshdesk, Perplexity analyzes the ticket's content. The summary is added as notes to the ticket, and added to a Google Sheet with the sentiment score for reporting purposes.
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About AI: Perplexity
Integrate Perplexity AI in Latenode to automate research and content creation. Get instant, accurate answers and summaries inside your workflows. Use AI: Perplexity to enrich data, generate reports, or classify information. Automate complex tasks by combining AI results with other apps and logic in Latenode.
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About Freshdesk
Sync Freshdesk tickets with other apps in Latenode to automate support workflows. Update databases, trigger alerts, or generate reports based on ticket status, all without code. Connect Freshdesk to your CRM or marketing tools to close the loop on customer issues. Less manual work, more automation.
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FAQ AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk
How can I connect my AI: Perplexity account to Freshdesk using Latenode?
To connect your AI: Perplexity account to Freshdesk on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select AI: Perplexity and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically summarize Freshdesk tickets using AI: Perplexity?
Yes, you can! Latenode enables this, letting you use AI: Perplexity to analyze tickets and provide summaries, saving time and improving agent efficiency.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating AI: Perplexity with Freshdesk?
Integrating AI: Perplexity with Freshdesk allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically categorize support tickets based on AI: Perplexity analysis.
- Use AI: Perplexity to draft responses to common customer inquiries.
- Analyze customer sentiment from tickets using AI: Perplexity for insights.
- Extract key information from ticket text using AI: Perplexity.
- Trigger actions in Freshdesk based on AI: Perplexity insights.
Can I use custom prompts with AI: Perplexity in my workflows?
Yes! Latenode's flexible AI block allows custom prompts, enabling tailored AI: Perplexity interactions within your automations.
Are there any limitations to the AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Rate limits of the AI: Perplexity API may impact high-volume workflows.
- Complex data transformations may require JavaScript for advanced manipulation.
- Initial setup requires understanding of both AI: Perplexity and Freshdesk APIs.