exa-search

Search the web and extract text, highlights, and summaries via Exa AI.

Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TabithaFanny/ThesisX --skill exa-search-tabithafanny
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/TabithaFanny/ThesisX/tree/main/skills_imported/aris/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TabithaFanny/ThesisX --skill exa-search-tabithafanny

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to perform broad web searches and extract relevant content using Exa AI, going beyond traditional academic databases.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Broad Web Search: Conduct searches on the internet for a variety of content types, including blogs, news, and research papers.
  • Content Extraction: Extract highlights, full text, and summaries from search results.
  • Use Case: When you need information on a topic that is not covered by academic databases, use this Skill to search the web and gather information.

Quick Start

exa search "AI research in 2023".

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract web content and summaries from broad web search results?

Broad web search results can be extracted by utilizing Exa AI to retrieve text, highlights, and summaries. This approach allows you to gather diverse online content like blogs and news beyond traditional academic databases.

What is the best way to find online research papers and news outside academic databases?

To find online research papers and news outside academic databases, perform a broad web search using Exa AI. This capability accesses diverse internet content types and extracts relevant information for your research.

Do I need an API key and the exa-py SDK to perform AI research web searches?

Yes, you need an API key and the exa-py SDK to perform AI research web searches. These prerequisites enable the content extraction features used to retrieve text and highlights from diverse online sources.

Can I extract full text and highlights from blogs using web search?

Yes, you can extract full text and highlights from blogs using web search. The Exa AI content extraction features are optimized for gathering text and summaries from a variety of internet content types.

What are the limitations of using broad web search for information retrieval?

A limitation of using broad web search for information retrieval is that it is optimized for diverse online content beyond academic databases. It requires the exa-py SDK and an API key to function properly.