Dia Unveils Skill Gallery, Perplexity Comet to Add Task Shortcuts
Dia Unveils Skill Gallery, Perplexity Comet to Add Task Shortcuts
AI-powered browsers are steadily evolving to make web experiences smarter and more personalized. Two major players, Dia and Perplexity, have just announced significant updates aimed at streamlining repetitive online tasks for users.
Dia's Skill Gallery: A Growing Library of AI Abilities
The Browser Company's Dia browser has introduced a Skill Gallery—a curated collection of ready-to-use "skills" that help users automate tasks. These skills let you, for example:
- Find upcoming local events with a single prompt
- Generate code snippets or execute custom commands
- Quickly access frequently used queries with shortcuts
The gallery organizes skills by category, making discovery and adoption simple. Users can copy prompts directly into their own libraries, allowing for easy re-use and personalization. The gallery is in its early stages (version 0.1), but it’s already offering a diverse set of time-saving commands. Community resources like browser skills galleries and threads have been helping users share their creations, but the official gallery brings everything together in one place.
Perplexity's Comet: Task Shortcuts and Natural Language Scripting
Meanwhile, Perplexity is preparing to roll out similar features in its AI-powered browser, Comet. CEO Aravind Srinivas recently announced that users will soon have access to ready-made shortcuts for repetitive actions such as:
- Organizing browser tabs
- Preparing for meetings
- Tracking trending social media topics
Even more impressively, Comet will allow users to create their own "Tampermonkey-like" scripts using natural language prompts. This opens the door for non-technical users to automate web tasks without writing code. Srinivas described the browser as evolving into a “personal console for getting work done,” with more invites and features rolling out soon.
What This Means for Business Owners
For business owners and professionals, these updates hint at a future where AI browsers can not only browse and search more intelligently, but also automate daily workflows and save valuable time. As these platforms advance, expect even more customizable and collaborative features designed to boost productivity and efficiency.
