exa-search

Search the web and extract URL content with scholarly filtering.

Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill exa-search-jasrajtulsi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE/tree/main/.claude/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill exa-search-jasrajtulsi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires exa-py, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of finding trustworthy web sources and pulling readable content from specific URLs, especially when you need fast research on technical or scientific topics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Look up current information, research topics, and topic-specific sources with semantic retrieval.
  • Academic Filtering: Bias results toward research papers and scholarly domains for better scientific coverage.
  • URL Extraction: Fetch full page text or highlight snippets from webpages, articles, and PDFs, including batch extraction.
  • Use Case: A researcher can search for a new machine learning method, narrow results to papers and preprints, then extract the most relevant paper text for review.

Quick Start

Use the exa-search skill to find the most relevant recent sources on your topic and save the results for follow-up analysis.

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 from webpages and PDFs for research retrieval?

You can extract full text from webpages and PDFs for research retrieval by using the URL extraction feature to fetch readable content, highlight snippets, or perform batch extraction from specific online sources.

What is the best way to search for technical and scientific content online?

The best way to search for technical and scientific content is using semantic web search with academic filtering, which biases results toward research papers, preprints, and scholarly domains to ensure better scientific coverage.

Do I need an Exa API key to use semantic web search and academic filtering?

Yes, you need an Exa API key and the exa-py SDK to use semantic web search and academic filtering, as the Skill requires Exa API access to perform topic lookup and domain filtering.

Can I filter web search results by specific dates and scholarly domains?

Yes, you can filter web search results by applying date-based result constraints and academic domain filters to narrow down current information and bias results toward scholarly sources.

How does semantic search handle batch page extraction for technical questions?

Semantic search handles batch page extraction by fetching full page text or highlight snippets from multiple URLs simultaneously, enabling efficient retrieval of technical content for scientific review.