exa-search

Searches web content, code, companies, and people through the Exa MCP server.

Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/diazMelgarejo/orama-system --skill exa-search-diazmelgarejo
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/diazMelgarejo/orama-system/tree/main/.cursor/.agents/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diazMelgarejo/orama-system --skill exa-search-diazmelgarejo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires exa-mcp-server.

What problem does it solve? Finding current web information, code examples, company intelligence, or professional profiles requires leaving your workflow and manually searching multiple sources. This Skill connects your AI assistant to Exa's neural search engine so research happens directly in context. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Web and Advanced Search: Run general queries or filter results by domain and publication date for targeted research. - Code Context Retrieval: Pull code examples and documentation from GitHub, Stack Overflow, and docs sites with configurable token limits. - Company and People Research: Gather business intelligence on companies and find professional profiles in any domain. - Async Deep Research: Launch a background AI research agent for comprehensive topics and check results later. - Use Case: While building a feature, ask for the latest React Server Components best practices and receive curated, up-to-date results from react.dev and GitHub without opening a browser. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to search for the latest Node.js 22 features using Exa and summarize the top results.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search the web with Exa in Claude?

Configure the exa-mcp-server in your MCP settings with an Exa API key, then call web_search_exa with a query and optional result count. The tool returns current web results directly in the conversation.

How to find code examples using Exa search?

Use get_code_context_exa with a descriptive query like a library pattern or API usage. Set tokensNum between 1000 and 5000 for focused snippets, or higher for comprehensive context from GitHub and Stack Overflow.

Does Exa search require an API key?

Yes, Exa search requires an API key from exa.ai. Add it as the EXA_API_KEY environment variable in the exa-mcp-server configuration within your MCP client settings.

Can I filter Exa search results by domain or date?

Yes, web_search_advanced_exa supports includeDomains and excludeDomains arrays plus startPublishedDate and endPublishedDate ISO date filters. This lets you restrict results to trusted sources or recent publications.

What is the difference between web_search_exa and deep_researcher_start?

web_search_exa returns immediate search results for a single query, while deep_researcher_start launches an asynchronous AI research agent for comprehensive topics. You poll deep_researcher_check with the returned research ID to retrieve the synthesized report.