exa-search

Query Exa endpoints for semantic web search and cited results.

13|1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danchamorro/pi-agent-toolkit --skill exa-search-danchamorro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/danchamorro/pi-agent-toolkit/tree/main/dotfiles/agent-skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danchamorro/pi-agent-toolkit --skill exa-search-danchamorro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Exa-search enables precise web research by querying Exa endpoints and returning structured results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic web search to discover relevant pages, docs, and papers.
  • Contents and extraction to fetch full content and highlights for known results.
  • Structured research outputs with citations suitable for knowledge bases or reports.

Quick Start

Ask Exa to search for a topic and return results with cited sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

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

Semantic web search queries Exa endpoints to discover relevant pages, docs, and papers, returning structured results with citations. It fetches full content and highlights for known results.

What is the best way to get citation-backed summaries from web search?

Citation-backed summaries are produced by running local scripts that query Exa endpoints, fetch content, and return structured research outputs suitable for knowledge bases or reports with source citations.

Do I need an Exa API key to run semantic search locally?

Yes, an Exa API key is required. The Skill runs locally via provided scripts to query endpoints, extract contents, and produce directly usable structured outputs for your research.

Can I extract full page contents and highlights from search results?

Yes, contents and extraction features fetch full content and highlights for known results. This allows you to retrieve detailed information beyond basic search metadata from discovered pages.

Does semantic search work across different domains and document types?

Semantic search returns structured results across domains, discovering relevant pages, docs, and papers. It supports result extraction and citation-backed summaries regardless of the source domain.