About
Perplexica is an AI-powered search engine that uses LLMs to provide conversational answers with sources. It's an open-source alternative to Perplexity AI. Features include web search integration, source citations, multiple AI models, image search, and privacy-focused design. Uses SearXNG for search and connects to Ollama or OpenAI for LLM responses.
How to Self-Host Perplexica
Perplexica can be deployed with standard Docker Compose using the Yantr app catalog. This page collects the basic information searchers usually need first: what Perplexica does, which Docker image Yantr uses, default ports, dependencies, and where to find the original compose template.
If you searched for Perplexica Docker, Perplexica Docker Compose, or self-host Perplexica, this page is the direct landing page for that app in Yantr's catalog.
Use Cases
- AI-powered answers with sources.
- Alternative to Perplexity.
- Private AI search.
Technical Details
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 | HTTP | Web UI |
Docker Image
itzcrazykns1337/perplexica:v1.11.2
Service Name
perplexica
Notes
- → Requires Ollama or OpenAI API
- → Uses SearXNG for search
- → Source citations included
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