exa-cli

Search the web, extract content, and conduct research via CLI.

2|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Finesssee/exa-cli --skill exa-cli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-cli
Source: https://github.com/Finesssee/exa-cli/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Finesssee/exa-cli --skill exa-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides fast, AI-powered web search and content extraction directly from the command line, streamlining research and information retrieval for users and AI agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform quick, targeted web searches with various filtering options.
  • Content Extraction: Extract the main content from web pages.
  • Deep Research: Conduct in-depth research tasks with AI assistance.
  • Use Case: An AI agent needs to find the latest trends in renewable energy. It can use exa search "renewable energy trends 2024" --compact to get concise, relevant results.

Quick Start

Use exa search to find the latest information on quantum computing.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform AI-powered web search and content extraction from a command-line interface?

AI-powered web search and content extraction from a command-line interface is done by executing search commands with specific queries and filtering options to retrieve targeted web data efficiently.

Do I need an Exa API key to conduct deep research and extract web content via CLI?

An Exa API key is required to operate this command-line interface and conduct deep research, enabling AI agents and human users to perform semantic searches and extract web content.

What is the best way to optimize token usage when retrieving web search results for an AI agent?

To optimize token usage when retrieving web search results, use compact output formats and specific filtering options available within the command-line interface to limit extracted content.

How does command-line web scraping with AI assistance handle detailed analysis tasks?

Command-line web scraping with AI assistance handles detailed analysis by executing deep research commands that gather and synthesize web page content into structured, actionable information.

Can I use CLI-based information retrieval for quick lookups and semantic searches?

CLI-based information retrieval supports both quick lookups and semantic searches, allowing users to execute targeted commands that fetch concise, relevant web data rapidly.