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Code Docs Search by Exa

by Ishan Goswami · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install code-docs-search-exa
Description
Search real code snippets and documentation from GitHub, docs sites, and Stack Overflow for accurate syntax and usage examples.
README (SKILL.md)

Code Docs Search by Exa

Up-to-date code docs and examples for AI, powered by Exa. Finds real code snippets and docs from GitHub, docs sites, and Stack Overflow.

Setup

Connect MCP server: https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp

No API key needed.

Tool

get_code_context_exa

What it does

Finds real code snippets and docs from GitHub, docs sites, and Stack Overflow. Great for correct syntax, setup guides, and usage examples.

Inputs

  • query (string, required): What code or doc you want to find.
  • tokensNum (string or int, optional): How much context to return. Use dynamic for auto length, or a number like 10000. dynamic is recommended.

Examples

Basic:

get_code_context_exa { "query": "React useState example" }

More context:

get_code_context_exa {
  "query": "Current Next.js app router with TypeScript setup",
  "tokensNum": 8000
}

Shorter output:

get_code_context_exa {
  "query": "pandas groupby examples",
  "tokensNum": 2000
}

When to Use

  • Finding correct syntax for a library or SDK
  • Getting real code examples for a feature
  • Reviewing setup steps or best practices

Notes

  • Ask for specific versions to improve accuracy.
  • Larger tokensNum returns more context but costs more.

References

Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a straightforward connector to Exa's code/docs API. Before installing, consider whether you will ever send proprietary or sensitive code in queries — those queries go to https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp and will be processed by Exa. Verify that the integration is an official Exa endpoint (confirm publisher/source) if you need assurance about data handling. Test with non-sensitive example queries first and consult your org's data-sharing policies if in doubt.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and SKILL.md describe searching code docs and returning code snippets; the instructions reference an Exa MCP endpoint and a single tool (get_code_context_exa). There are no unrelated env vars, binaries, or installs requested — this is proportionate to the described purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to calling Exa's context API with a query and optional token limit. They do not request reading local files or other system state. Note: the skill directs queries to an external endpoint (https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp) — this is expected for a remote docs search but means query content will leave the agent environment.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — the skill is instruction-only, so nothing is written to disk or fetched during install. This is low-risk and coherent with the skill's behavior.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. That matches the SKILL.md claim of 'No API key needed.' There is an implicit requirement that the agent/platform provide the get_code_context_exa tool or integration.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there is no indication the skill will modify other skills or system-wide settings. The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (default behavior), which is normal for skills of this type.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install code-docs-search-exa
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /code-docs-search-exa
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of Code Docs Search by Exa. - Search real code snippets and documentation from GitHub, docs sites, and Stack Overflow. - Supports detailed context queries with flexible output length via the tokensNum parameter. - No API key required; connect to Exa MCP server for setup. Super easy setup. - Useful for finding syntax, setup guides, and library usage examples.
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Slug code-docs-search-exa
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Code Docs Search by Exa?

Search real code snippets and documentation from GitHub, docs sites, and Stack Overflow for accurate syntax and usage examples. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2080 downloads so far.

How do I install Code Docs Search by Exa?

Run "/install code-docs-search-exa" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Code Docs Search by Exa free?

Yes, Code Docs Search by Exa is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Code Docs Search by Exa support?

Code Docs Search by Exa is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Code Docs Search by Exa?

It is built and maintained by Ishan Goswami (@theishangoswami); the current version is v1.0.0.

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