This is a semantic search tool that connects Claude Code to Exa's API for embeddings-based queries and content discovery. You'd reach for it when keyword search isn't cutting it and you need to find conceptually similar content, or when you're researching specific categories like companies or papers. The setup is straightforward: install via npx, add your API key, and use it conversationally. It sits in the same space as Tavily and Firecrawl but leans harder into semantic similarity rather than general web scraping. The docs are light, but the core use case is clear enough if you've hit the limits of traditional search.

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Install

$ npx -y skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill exa-search --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

exa-search

Overview

Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API

When to Use

  • When you need semantic/embeddings-based search
  • When finding similar content
  • When searching by category (company, people, research papers, etc.)

Installation

npx skills add -g BenedictKing/exa-search

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Install the skill using the command above
  2. Configure Exa API key
  3. Use naturally in Claude Code conversations

Examples

See GitHub Repository for examples.

Best Practices

  • Configure API keys via environment variables

Troubleshooting

See the GitHub repository for troubleshooting guides.

Related Skills

  • context7-auto-research, tavily-web, firecrawl-scraper, codex-review

Sponsors

Details

Repository
github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates
Categories
Backend & APIs, Data Science & ML, Sales & Marketing
First seen
Jun 3, 2026

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