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integration-exa

Connect Exa to a self-hosted Hermes agent via SSH and MCP.

13|1|Updated Jun 1, 2026
Search Tags:#research#mcp#ssh#web-search#exa#hermes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack --skill integration-exa
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: integration-exa
Source: https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack/tree/main/skills/integration-exa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paarths-collab/hstack --skill integration-exa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Connects Exa to a self-hosted Hermes agent so AI assistants can perform semantic web search, research, and web crawling without manual setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • SSH-first integration: Configures Exa on a remote VPS where Hermes is running, keeping the workflow host-side and idempotent.
  • Secure API key handling: Stores the static Exa key in the Hermes environment, applies correct permissions, and avoids leaking secrets in chat or logs.
  • Reliable MCP wiring: Registers Exa through its official remote MCP endpoint, reloads the gateway correctly, and validates the connection with a live smoke test.
  • Use case: Ask an AI coding agent to connect Exa so it can search the web for company research, people lookup, code context, and crawling tasks from the Hermes agent.

Quick Start

Ask your AI agent to connect Exa to your self-hosted Hermes VPS using your SSH access details and Exa API key.

Frequently Asked Questions about integration-exa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect Exa search to a self-hosted Hermes agent?▼

To connect Exa search to a self-hosted Hermes agent, register the official remote MCP endpoint with your x-api-key header, store the static EXA_API_KEY in the Hermes environment, reload the gateway, and verify with an API smoke test.

Can I configure Exa web search on a remote VPS using SSH?▼

Yes, you can configure Exa web search on a remote VPS using SSH. This integration applies an SSH-first deployment scenario where a remote VPS hosts Hermes, keeping the workflow host-side and idempotent throughout the setup process.

What kind of research can an AI coding assistant do with Exa and Hermes?▼

With Exa and Hermes, an AI coding assistant can perform semantic web search, company research, people lookup, code context gathering, and web crawling tasks directly from the self-hosted Hermes agent environment.

How does the integration handle Exa API key security?▼

The integration handles Exa API key security by storing the static key directly in the Hermes environment and applying correct permissions, ensuring that secrets are not leaked in chat messages or logs.

What is the best way to verify an Exa MCP connection in Hermes?▼

The best way to verify an Exa MCP connection in Hermes is by running a live API smoke test after registering the remote MCP endpoint and reloading the gateway, which validates that the semantic web search capability is active.

Do I need to manually set up web crawling for my AI agent on a VPS?▼

No, you do not need to manually set up web crawling. This integration wires Exa into your self-hosted Hermes agent via its official remote MCP endpoint, enabling web crawling and research without manual setup.

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