exa-answer

Generate cited answers from web sources in configurable JSON or toon formats.

3|1|Updated Nov 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/benjaminjackson/exa-skills --skill exa-answer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-answer
Source: https://github.com/benjaminjackson/exa-skills/tree/main/exa-core/skills/answer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/benjaminjackson/exa-skills --skill exa-answer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires exa-ai, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the need to sift through multiple search results to find direct, factual answers or to extract specific structured information. It leverages AI search and synthesis to provide immediate, accurate, and often structured responses to your questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Factual Q&A: Get direct answers to questions with AI synthesis from web sources.
  • Structured Output: Define a JSON schema to receive answers in a consistent, parseable format, ideal for further processing.
  • Custom System Prompts: Guide the AI's response style and focus with tailored instructions.
  • Use Case: Imagine you need to quickly compare two programming frameworks for a project. Use this Skill to get a structured answer detailing their pros and cons, saving you research time.

Quick Start

Use the exa-answer skill to find out 'What is Anthropic''s main product?' and return the answer in a concise format.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-answer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get factual answers with citations from web search results?

Web search can synthesize accurate answers from multiple sources with citations included. This Skill queries the web, extracts relevant information, and returns structured answers with references to source URLs, eliminating manual result sifting for fact-based queries.

Can I get answers in a specific JSON schema format?

Yes, you can define a custom JSON schema to structure answers consistently. The Skill accepts schema definitions and returns responses in your specified format, making outputs suitable for downstream processing and integration into pipelines.

What types of questions work best with AI-synthesized web answers?

Factual Q&A, research tasks, and data extraction scenarios perform best. Questions requiring verifiable sources, structured comparisons, or specific information extraction benefit most; the Skill combines AI synthesis with web retrieval for reliable, cited responses.

How do I customize the answer style and focus?

Custom system prompts let you guide response tone, detail level, and emphasis. Tailor instructions to shape how the AI synthesizes and presents information, controlling output style without changing the core search and citation mechanism.

Does this work for rapid research and competitive analysis?

Yes, it's designed for quick structured comparisons. Provide a schema for framework pros and cons or competitor features, and retrieve a formatted answer with sources in seconds, replacing manual research workflows.