exa-search

Query Exa's search API for web content and extract relevant snippets.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill exa-search-plebeiusgaragicus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi/tree/main/shared/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill exa-search-plebeiusgaragicus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines web-based research by enabling users to quickly find relevant online content and sources through AI-powered search queries.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Content Search: Use Exa's AI API to locate recent, relevant web pages based on user queries.
  • Source Discovery: Identify and retrieve related URLs, research papers, news articles, or company information.
  • Use Case: A researcher wants to gather recent studies on AI regulation; they can quickly search, find sources, and examine snippets for relevance.

Quick Start

Use the exa-search skill to find recent articles about AI regulations by providing a search query and optional filters.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find relevant web pages and extract snippets for research?

Web research is facilitated by querying web content, filtering sources, and extracting relevant snippets. An AI-powered search service locates recent online pages and retrieves related URLs based on your specific query parameters.

Do I need an API key to use Exa search for web content discovery?

An API key is required to execute web search queries. The skill implements API calls to the search service, necessitating valid authentication credentials to retrieve online content and extract relevant snippets.

Can I filter search results by recency and result quantity when gathering sources?

Search results can be filtered using flexible parameters for recency and result quantity. This allows you to specify the number of returned items and restrict findings to recent web content based on your research needs.

What types of sources can I discover using AI-powered web search?

AI-powered web search supports discovering various source types including research papers, news articles, company information, and related URLs. It is suitable for source collection, monitoring, and academic research tasks.

What is the best way to search for recent studies on a specific topic?

The best way to find recent studies is to provide a search query with optional recency filters. The AI-powered search locates relevant web pages, retrieves sources, and examines snippets to determine relevance for your research.

Are there limitations when using web scraping for source collection and monitoring?

Web scraping limitations depend on the search service API capabilities and available filtering parameters. The skill focuses on querying web content and extracting snippets, making it suitable for research collection rather than large-scale data extraction.