exa-search
Use Exa for web/code/company research (web_search_exa / get_code_context_exa / company_research_exa), with parameters and examples; trigger when online search or parameter checks are needed.
Best use case
exa-search is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use Exa for web/code/company research (web_search_exa / get_code_context_exa / company_research_exa), with parameters and examples; trigger when online search or parameter checks are needed.
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?
Use Exa for web/code/company research (web_search_exa / get_code_context_exa / company_research_exa), with parameters and examples; trigger when online search or parameter checks are needed.
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
## Tools and parameters
### web_search_exa
- Purpose: general web search, returns ready-to-use text content
- Parameters:
- `query`: search query (required)
- `numResults`: number of results (default 8)
- `type`: `auto` | `fast` (default `auto`)
- `livecrawl`: `preferred` | `fallback` (default `fallback`)
- `contextMaxCharacters`: max text length (default 10000)
### get_code_context_exa
- Purpose: code/docs/technical search
- Parameters:
- `query`: search query (required)
- `tokensNum`: returned token count (1000-50000, default 5000)
### company_research_exa
- Purpose: company info and news
- Parameters:
- `companyName`: company name (required)
- `numResults`: number of results (default 5)
## Parameter templates (JSON)
### web_search_exa
```
{"query":"...", "numResults":8, "type":"auto", "livecrawl":"preferred", "contextMaxCharacters":10000}
```
### get_code_context_exa
```
{"query":"...", "tokensNum":5000}
```
### company_research_exa
```
{"companyName":"...", "numResults":5}
```
## Invocation examples
```
URL="https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp?tools=web_search_exa,get_code_context_exa,company_research_exa"
npx -y mcporter call --http-url "$URL" --tool web_search_exa --args '{"query":"latest AI safety research"}'
npx -y mcporter call --http-url "$URL" --tool get_code_context_exa --args '{"query":"React useEffect cleanup examples","tokensNum":5000}'
npx -y mcporter call --http-url "$URL" --tool company_research_exa --args '{"companyName":"OpenAI","numResults":5}'
```
## Notes
- Tools and fields reference: `references/exa-tools.md`
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