exa-search
Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API. Use when you need semantic/embeddings-based search, finding similar content, or searching by category (company, people, research papers, etc.).
Best use case
exa-search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API. Use when you need semantic/embeddings-based search, finding similar content, or searching by category (company, people, research papers, etc.).
Teams using exa-search 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-search/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How exa-search Compares
| Feature / Agent | exa-search | 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?
Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API. Use when you need semantic/embeddings-based search, finding similar content, or searching by category (company, people, research papers, etc.).
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.
SKILL.md Source
# exa-search ## Overview Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API ## When to Use - When you need semantic/embeddings-based search - When finding similar content - When searching by category (company, people, research papers, etc.) ## Installation ```bash npx skills add -g BenedictKing/exa-search ``` ## Step-by-Step Guide 1. Install the skill using the command above 2. Configure Exa API key 3. Use naturally in Claude Code conversations ## Examples See [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/BenedictKing/exa-search) for examples. ## Best Practices - Configure API keys via environment variables ## Troubleshooting See the GitHub repository for troubleshooting guides. ## Related Skills - context7-auto-research, tavily-web, firecrawl-scraper, codex-review ## Limitations - Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above. - Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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