exa-search

Perform neural search across web content, code, companies, and people via Exa MCP.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator --skill exa-search-derekhu0002
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator/tree/main/.agents/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/derekhu0002/ai4pb-orchestrator --skill exa-search-derekhu0002

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enable fast, up-to-date information gathering and deep research across web content, code examples, and company data using Exa MCP neural search.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web search & current news: Retrieve the latest information from the internet to inform decisions.
  • Code context retrieval: Find code samples, APIs, and documentation to accelerate development.
  • Company and people research: Look up organizations, competitors, and professionals for market and context.
  • Unified research workflows: Aggregate results into a cohesive knowledge graph via Exa MCP for reuse.

Quick Start

Ask Exa Search to fetch current web results for your query.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform neural search across web content and code examples?

You can perform neural search across web content, code, and companies using Exa MCP. It retrieves current information, code examples, and professional profiles by querying the internet through the configured Exa API server.

What do I need to configure to use Exa MCP for information retrieval?

You must obtain an API key from exa.ai and configure an Exa MCP server in your ~/.claude.json file under the exa-web-search setting to enable neural search connectivity for your queries.

Can I find company data and professional profiles using web search?

Yes, you can look up organizations, competitors, and professionals for market research. The neural search specifically supports company and people research to provide professional profiles and market context.

What is the best way to gather current information and news from the web?

Using a neural search tool like Exa MCP is an effective way to gather current information. It retrieves the latest web data to inform decisions and aggregates results into a cohesive knowledge graph for reuse.

Why does my Exa search return no results when I query code context?

Your Exa search may fail if the Exa MCP server is not configured correctly in your ~/.claude.json file, or if your exa.ai API key is missing, invalid, or lacks the necessary permissions for code retrieval.