exa-search

Search the web and extract highlights, full text, and summaries via Exa.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill exa-search-chanw-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/literature-review/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill exa-search-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The skill enables fast, contextual broad-web searching with automated content extraction, so you can gather highlights, complete texts, and summaries without manual crawling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broad web search with built-in content extraction for highlights, full text, and summaries.
  • Supports discovery beyond academic databases (blogs, docs, company sites) and surfaces relevant sources.
  • Useful for literature reconnaissance, competitive intel, and quick topic overviews.

Quick Start

Ask Exa to search the web for your topic and return highlights and extracted content.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract full text and summaries from broad web search results?

To extract full text and summaries from broad web search results, you need an API key and the exa-py SDK. The Exa search skill fetches relevant sources, filters them, and automatically extracts highlights and complete texts without manual crawling.

Can I use web search to gather competitive intelligence beyond academic databases?

Yes, you can use web search to gather competitive intelligence beyond academic databases. This skill supports broad discovery across blogs, company pages, and documentation, surfacing relevant sources for quick topic overviews and competitive intel.

What do I need to set up to start searching the web with Exa?

To start searching the web with Exa, you need to obtain an Exa API key and install the exa-py SDK. These prerequisites provide the appropriate tooling to fetch, filter, and present broad web search results with extracted content.

What is the best way to perform literature reconnaissance across blogs and company sites?

The best way to perform literature reconnaissance across blogs and company sites is using automated content extraction. This approach gathers highlights and summaries from broad web sources, eliminating manual crawling and enabling fast contextual research.

Does this broad web search approach work for due diligence and content comparison?

Yes, this broad web search approach works for due diligence and content comparison. It applies to general research across docs and company pages, automatically extracting content to provide highlights, complete texts, and summaries for analysis.

Why does automated content extraction save time during web research?

Automated content extraction saves time during web research by eliminating manual crawling. The skill fetches broad web search results and directly returns highlights, full texts, and summaries, enabling fast contextual searching and quick topic overviews.