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exa-tools

Query the Exa API for live web research and technical documentation.

1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#api#web search#exa#company research#code lookup
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ferstar/my-agent-skills --skill exa-tools-ferstar
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-tools
Source: https://github.com/ferstar/my-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/exa-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ferstar/my-agent-skills --skill exa-tools-ferstar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of gathering up-to-date information from the web, technical documentation, code repositories, and company background sources, eliminating the need for manual searching and context compilation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Live Web Research: Fetch current information, news, and product details from the internet.
  • Technical Documentation & Code Lookup: Find code snippets, API documentation, and implementation examples.
  • Company Background Research: Quickly gather an overview of companies, their positioning, and recent developments.
  • Use Case: When asked to research the latest features of a new software library, this skill can directly query Exa to find official documentation, code examples, and community discussions, providing a synthesized answer with source links.

Quick Start

Use the exa-tools skill to search the web for 'latest advancements in AI ethics'.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-tools

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I look up live API documentation and code examples from the web?▼

Live API documentation and code examples are retrieved by querying the web via the Exa API, fetching current data from official documentation and community discussions without manual searching.

Can I gather company background information and recent news without an MCP dependency?▼

Yes, company background research and recent news gathering use direct Exa API interaction through Python scripts, eliminating the need for any MCP dependency.

What is the best way to automate web research and get structured output for my scripts?▼

Automating web research for structured output involves executing deterministic Python scripts that query the Exa API, returning current external data formatted for automation workflows.

Does exa-tools support live crawling options for fetching technical documentation?▼

Yes, exa-tools supports various search types and live crawling options to fetch technical documentation, providing synthesized answers with direct source links.

Do I need specific dependencies to run web search and context gathering tasks?▼

No specific dependencies are required to run web search and context gathering tasks, as the skill operates independently without MCP dependency using Python scripts.

When should I not use a direct API approach for company research?▼

You should not use a direct API approach for company research if your task requires offline data access or lacks internet connectivity, as live web research depends on fetching current external data.

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