New features are being introduced in Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia browsers, streamlining the automation of repetitive tasks for users. Next week, the Comet browser will roll out a shortcut feature enabling users to save previously used prompts and actions, allowing for easy retrieval with just a single click. Meanwhile, the Dia browser already incorporates a similar capability known as Skills, along with an updated web page facilitating community sharing of various skills among users.
New Automation-Focused Features in Comet and Dia
The competition within the artificial intelligence (AI) browser sector is intensifying. Over the past month, both The Browser Company and Perplexity have unveiled their versions of AI-enhanced browsers, with reports suggesting that OpenAI could soon introduce its own offering. These browsers feature centralized intelligence, equipped with chatbots capable of addressing queries across multiple tabs and performing tasks autonomously.
Despite the efficiency of the AI systems embedded in these browsers, users often find it cumbersome to create lengthy prompts to explain tasks to the chatbots, particularly for those frequently executed actions. In light of this, Perplexity and The Browser Company are addressing these issues for their users.
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the new Shortcuts feature in Comet will enable users to save their prompts and activate them with a single button for quick access. This feature is set to launch next week.
Conversely, the Dia browser has already implemented a similar feature known as Skills, which allows prompts to be transformed into code snippets or executable commands. This approach also facilitates users in saving and activating repetitive tasks seamlessly. The community has been actively sharing effective prompts via social media and blog platforms.
The Browser Company has recently launched a dedicated web page where users can find a curated selection of prompts, which can be easily copied into their browser library. This prompt gallery allows users to submit their own skills, and upon approval, these skills are categorized and added to the page, enhancing the collaborative sharing experience.
