exa
Neural web search and code context via Exa AI API. Requires EXA_API_KEY. Use for finding documentation, code examples, research papers, or company info.
Best use case
exa is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Neural web search and code context via Exa AI API. Requires EXA_API_KEY. Use for finding documentation, code examples, research papers, or company info.
Teams using exa should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/exa/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How exa Compares
| Feature / Agent | exa | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Neural web search and code context via Exa AI API. Requires EXA_API_KEY. Use for finding documentation, code examples, research papers, or company info.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Exa - Neural Web Search Direct API access to Exa's neural search engine. ## Setup **1. Get your API Key:** Get a key from [Exa Dashboard](https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys). **2. Set it in your environment:** ```bash export EXA_API_KEY="your-key-here" ``` ## Usage ### Web Search ```bash bash scripts/search.sh "query" [num_results] [type] ``` * `type`: auto (default), neural, fast, deep * `category`: company, research-paper, news, github, tweet, personal-site, pdf ### Code Context Finds relevant code snippets and documentation. ```bash bash scripts/code.sh "query" [num_results] ``` ### Get Content Extract full text from URLs. ```bash bash scripts/content.sh "url1" "url2" ```
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