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Web Search by Exa
by
Ishan Goswami
· GitHub ↗
· v2.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install web-search-exa
Description
Neural web search, content extraction, company and people research, code search, and deep research via the Exa MCP server. Use when you need to: (1) search t...
Usage Guidance
Review before installing. Use the unauthenticated MCP URL where possible, avoid storing an Exa API key directly in a shared URL or config, rotate any key that has been exposed in logs or screenshots, and use people/profile search only for legitimate, authorized public research with appropriate privacy and platform-term checks.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: web-search-exa
Version: 2.0.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate integration for the Exa neural web search engine via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The documentation in SKILL.md correctly describes web search, content extraction, and research capabilities using the official Exa MCP server (mcp.exa.ai), with no evidence of malicious instructions, data exfiltration, or unauthorized execution logic.
Capability Assessment
Credentials
The artifact contains only Markdown instructions and no local executable code; network use through Exa is expected for the purpose, but returned web/profile data may include personal information.
Install Mechanism
Installation is a normal MCP URL registration, but optional paid/authenticated setup instructs users to place the Exa API key directly in the endpoint query string.
Instruction Scope
The skill clearly scopes itself to web search and retrieval, but it promotes people/profile discovery and LinkedIn-style searches without acceptable-use, consent, or privacy guidance.
Persistence & Privilege
No local persistence, privilege escalation, tool hijacking, or background service is present in the artifact; the main durable state is the MCP server configuration that may contain a credential-bearing URL.
Purpose & Capability
The documented capabilities match the stated purpose: web search, URL crawling, code/context lookup, company research, people search, and Exa-hosted deep research.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install web-search-exa - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/web-search-exa - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.0
Major update: covers all 9 MCP tools, adds YAML frontmatter, query tips, category filters, structured extraction, deep research, token efficiency
v1.0.1
- Improved SKILL.md formatting with clearer section headings and code blocks.
- Streamlined descriptions and input details for easier understanding.
- No changes to code or functional aspects.
v1.0.0
- Initial release of web-search-exa skill with Exa MCP integration.
- Enables real-time public web search for up-to-date sources and content summaries.
- Supports customizable search options: result count, search type (auto, fast, deep), live crawl preference, and context size limit.
- Provides example queries and usage scenarios for fact checking, research, and content extraction.
- No API key required; simple MCP server connection setup. Super easy to setup.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Web Search by Exa?
Neural web search, content extraction, company and people research, code search, and deep research via the Exa MCP server. Use when you need to: (1) search t... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 33532 downloads so far.
How do I install Web Search by Exa?
Run "/install web-search-exa" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Web Search by Exa free?
Yes, Web Search by Exa is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Web Search by Exa support?
Web Search by Exa is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Web Search by Exa?
It is built and maintained by Ishan Goswami (@theishangoswami); the current version is v2.0.0.
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