use-exa

Search the web and code via Exa MCP without an API key.

Updated Mar 28, 2026

Search Tags:#cli #search #mcp #code #web #exa

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/skaile-ai/ai-assets --skill use-exa

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: use-exa
Source: https://github.com/skaile-ai/ai-assets/tree/main/use/skills/use-exa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skaile-ai/ai-assets --skill use-exa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests>=2.31.0, typer>=0.12.0, rich>=13.7.0, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provide fast, API-key-free access to web and code search via Exa's MCP endpoint, enabling users to find information and code examples without authentication friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

Web search via Exa MCP to retrieve relevant results quickly for research, documentation lookup, and knowledge gathering.
Code search via Exa MCP to find code examples, usage patterns, and contextual snippets for programming tasks.
Use Case: When you need to locate official docs or coding examples, issue a query and compare results to build understanding or implement functionality.

Quick Start

Ask me to perform a web search or a code search using Exa MCP.

Frequently Asked Questions about use-exa

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform a web search using Exa MCP without an API key?▼

You can perform a web search using Exa MCP without an API key by executing a CLI wrapper that sends JSON-RPC 2.0 calls directly to the public endpoint. This query retrieves relevant web results quickly for research and documentation lookup.

Can I search for code examples and usage patterns without authentication friction?▼

Yes, code search without authentication friction is possible via Exa's public MCP endpoint. It retrieves code examples, usage patterns, and contextual snippets by passing your query through a CLI wrapper, satisfying programming task requirements.

Does the Exa MCP CLI require specific dependencies to run?▼

The Exa MCP CLI requires specific Python dependencies to run, including requests for JSON-RPC 2.0 calls, typer for CLI command parsing, and rich for terminal output formatting. Install these to enable query and results handling.

What is the best way to handle errors during an MCP code search query?▼

The best way to handle errors during an MCP code search query is using the skill's built-in robust error handling. The CLI wrapper catches issues from JSON-RPC 2.0 calls to Exa's endpoint, ensuring reliable information discovery.

Are there limitations to using Exa MCP for fast information discovery?▼

Limitations of using Exa MCP include reliance on the public endpoint's rate limits and availability. While robust error handling manages failures, complex query options are constrained by the supported JSON-RPC 2.0 interface parameters.

How does an API-key-free MCP endpoint work for retrieving code context?▼

An API-key-free MCP endpoint works by processing JSON-RPC 2.0 requests sent from the CLI wrapper directly to Exa's public servers. This mechanism bypasses authentication friction, delivering code context retrieval results instantly.