exa-search

Perform neural web searches and extract content via the Exa API.

1|Updated Feb 22, 2026

Search Tags:#semantic search #search #web scraping #content extraction #exa #ai answers

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/josorio7122/pi-flow --skill exa-search-josorio7122

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/josorio7122/pi-flow/tree/main/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josorio7122/pi-flow --skill exa-search-josorio7122

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires exa-js, tsx, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides advanced web search capabilities beyond simple keyword matching, enabling semantic understanding of queries and direct AI-generated answers with citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Neural Search: Find information based on conceptual meaning, not just keywords.
Content Extraction: Retrieve clean, pre-parsed text from web pages.
Similar Page Discovery: Find web pages semantically similar to a given URL.
Direct AI Answers: Get concise answers to questions, backed by web sources and citations.
Use Case: Researching a complex topic like "the impact of quantum computing on cryptography" and needing to quickly understand the core concepts and find authoritative sources.

Quick Start

Use the exa-search skill to find pages about "latest advancements in renewable energy".

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 searches and get AI answers with citations?▼

Semantic web searches and AI answers with citations are performed using the Exa API to retrieve neural search results, extract pre-parsed content, and generate direct summaries with source links.

What is neural search and how does it differ from keyword search?▼

Neural search finds information based on conceptual meaning rather than exact keyword matching, allowing the Exa API to retrieve semantically relevant pages even without specific query terms.

Can I extract clean text from web pages without writing my own scraping logic?▼

Yes, you can extract clean, pre-parsed text from web pages without custom scraping logic by using the Exa API's content retrieval features to fetch structured content directly.

Do I need an EXA_API_KEY and Node.js to run this semantic search tool?▼

Yes, you need an EXA_API_KEY environment variable and Node.js with tsx installed to run this semantic search tool, as the script relies on exa-js for API communication.

What's the best way to find web pages similar to a specific URL?▼

The best way to find similar web pages is using the Exa API's similar page discovery feature, which locates URLs semantically related to your provided source link.