exa-search

Search the web with domain, date, and category filters via Exa CLI.

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Search Tags:#research #context #cli #citations #web #exa

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/zuzu59/z-skills --skill exa-search-zuzu59

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-search
Source: https://github.com/zuzu59/z-skills/tree/main/skills/exa-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zuzu59/z-skills --skill exa-search-zuzu59

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Web research often requires grounding results with citations and extracting relevant context from multiple sources. This skill enables efficient web exploration and grounded answers using the local Exa CLI.

Core Features & Use Cases

Web search, URL inspection, and source-cited summaries using exa-cli.
Content extraction and context gathering for technical questions and code-related topics.
Use Case: When you need up-to-date sources on a topic, pull excerpts and citations for a concise synthesis.

Quick Start

Install exa-cli locally and start a focused web research session using search and contents get to ground results.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-search

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I get cited web research summaries for technical questions?▼

To get cited web research summaries, you can perform web searches and extract page content to generate source-cited syntheses for technical questions. This approach grounds answers by pulling excerpts and citations from multiple up-to-date sources.

Can I filter web search results by domain and date?▼

Yes, you can filter web search results by domain, date, and category. This allows you to control source freshness and restrict searches to specific domains, ensuring the retrieved context meets your source quality requirements.

How do I extract page content from specific URLs for context gathering?▼

You can extract page content from specific URLs using the contents get functionality. This retrieves targeted page content, enabling context gathering and URL inspection for code-related topics and technical questions.

Do I need to install exa-cli locally to use this web research skill?▼

Yes, you need to have the exa-cli installed locally to use this web research skill. The local installation supports JSON output and enables domain-filtered searches, page content retrieval, and citation-enabled summaries.

What is the best way to ground web research results with citations?▼

The best way to ground web research results is by using domain and category filters during search, then retrieving page contents to build citation-enabled summaries. This ensures your technical synthesis is backed by specific, up-to-date sources.

Why use domain-filtered search for technical code research?▼

Using domain-filtered search for technical code research restricts results to trusted sources, ensuring the extracted context and citations are highly relevant. This source control prevents irrelevant domains from polluting your grounded answers.