exa-search

Search scientific and technical web content with scholarly source filtering.

Updated Jun 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup --skill exa-search-ritabrata-chakraborty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup/tree/main/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ritabrata-Chakraborty/Claude-Setup --skill exa-search-ritabrata-chakraborty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for comprehensive, high-quality search capabilities for scientific and technical content, along with the ability to extract and manipulate web content and URLs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: Perform in-depth web searches with the option to filter for academic and scientific sources.
  • URL Extraction: Fetch and extract content from web pages, articles, and academic PDFs.
  • Use Case: When you need to find detailed, scholarly information on a technical topic, use this Skill to search for relevant papers and extract specific content from URLs.

Quick Start

Search for scientific papers on 'quantum computing' and extract content from the resulting pages.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for scientific papers and extract content from web pages?

To search for scientific papers and extract web content, you can use this Skill to perform filtered web searches for scholarly sources and fetch specific text from the resulting URLs. It leverages the exa-py Python SDK to retrieve technical information.

Can I filter web search results to only show academic and scientific sources?

Yes, you can filter web search results to show only academic and scientific sources. The Skill provides scholarly source filtering to ensure the retrieved technical information and extracted content meet academic research standards.

Do I need an API key to extract content from URLs using the exa-py SDK?

Yes, an EXA_API_KEY is required to extract content from URLs and perform web searches. You must configure this API key in your environment before executing search queries or fetching page content through the Python SDK.

How do I extract content from academic PDFs and technical articles?

You can extract content from academic PDFs and technical articles by providing the specific URLs to the Skill. It fetches and manipulates the web content directly from those pages, returning the extracted text for your research needs.

Does internet access affect web search and content extraction functionality?

Internet access is required for web search and content extraction functionality. The Skill relies on a live connection to query scientific databases, fetch web pages, and retrieve technical information from URLs via the exa-py Python SDK.

What is the best way to find detailed technical information on a specific research topic?

The best way to find detailed technical information is to use this Skill's web search functionality with academic source filtering enabled. It allows you to query scientific databases and extract specific content from the resulting technical articles and papers.