exa

Search web pages semantically or by keyword and retrieve full texts or summaries.

Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hheydaroff/common-agent-skills --skill exa-hheydaroff
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa
Source: https://github.com/hheydaroff/common-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/exa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hheydaroff/common-agent-skills --skill exa-hheydaroff

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires exa_api_key, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of retrieving relevant web content quickly and accurately by leveraging neural embeddings and AI-based ranking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced Web Search: Find semantic and keyword-based results from the web, tailored to research or information gathering scenarios.
  • Content Retrieval: Fetch full texts, summaries, or highlights from specific URLs to support in-depth analysis.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to gather recent articles on climate change; they use this Skill to locate, fetch, and summarize pertinent pages.

Quick Start

Use the search.sh script to find recent research articles related to blockchain scalability.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform semantic web search for research articles?

Semantic web search uses neural embeddings to locate and retrieve relevant web pages based on meaning rather than exact keywords. You can execute a script to find targeted content and fetch full texts or summaries for research scenarios.

Can I retrieve summaries or full texts from specific URLs?

Yes, content retrieval from specific URLs supports fetching full texts, summaries, or highlights. This allows targeted content discovery and in-depth analysis directly from known web pages within an AI-driven pipeline.

Do I need an exa_api_key to run semantic search?

Yes, you must configure a valid exa_api_key in your user secrets before executing any search or retrieval operations. This key is a required dependency for the AI-powered ranking and content pipeline to function.

What is the best way to find recent news articles on a specific topic?

Using AI-powered semantic search is an effective way to find recent news articles on a specific topic. The system leverages neural embeddings and AI-based ranking to locate pertinent pages and summarize them for analysis.

How does AI-powered content retrieval handle web search results?

AI-powered content retrieval handles web search results by leveraging neural embeddings to rank pages and extract relevant data. It supports both semantic and keyword-based queries to fetch full texts or summaries for your research pipeline.