exa-search

Perform neural search across web content, code repositories, companies, and people.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ldk-hub/broke-shopping --skill exa-search-ldk-hub
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/ldk-hub/broke-shopping/tree/main/.agent/.agents/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ldk-hub/broke-shopping --skill exa-search-ldk-hub

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly gather up-to-date information by performing neural search across the web, code repositories, companies, and people to answer complex research questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web and news search for current information
  • Code context retrieval and API documentation lookup
  • Company and people research for competitive intelligence or hiring
  • Multi-source background research to synthesize findings

Quick Start

Ask Exa Search to perform a current web lookup and return concise results.

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 repositories?

Neural search across web content and code repositories uses the web_search_exa tool to fetch, filter, and present structured results for complex research queries. It requires an Exa MCP server configuration and an API key to operate.

Can I use Exa MCP for company research and competitive intelligence?

Yes, Exa MCP supports company research and competitive intelligence by performing neural search across companies and people. It locates professional bios and gathers current information to synthesize multi-source background findings.

How does neural search retrieve code context and API documentation?

Neural search retrieves code context and API documentation by querying code repositories through the configured Exa MCP server. It fetches technical references and filters results to answer complex development research questions.

Do I need an API key to use Exa MCP for web search automation?

Yes, you need an Exa API key and a configured Exa MCP server to use Exa for web search automation. These prerequisites enable the web_search_exa and related tools to fetch and filter current web information.

What is the best way to gather current information for multi-source background research?

The best way to gather current information for multi-source background research is performing neural web and news search. This approach fetches up-to-date data across multiple domains and synthesizes findings into structured formats.

Are there limitations when using Exa MCP for people search?

People search using Exa MCP is limited to locating professional bios and gathering publicly available background data. Results depend on the web_search_exa tool filtering capabilities and the configured API key access scope.