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Web Search by Exa
by
Ishan Goswami
· GitHub ↗
· v2.0.0
· MIT-0
31334
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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
Before installing, verify the Exa MCP URL, avoid sending secrets or unnecessary personal data in searches, and treat any Exa API key in the MCP configuration as sensitive. Use people search and deep research only for authorized, appropriate research tasks.
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
Purpose & Capability
The capabilities match the stated purpose: web search, content extraction, company and people research, code search, and deep research through Exa's MCP server. People search and company research can involve personal or business-sensitive data, so users should invoke them deliberately.
Instruction Scope
The skill is instruction-only and explicitly scopes itself to web search and content retrieval, including a clear statement that it is not for local file operations or non-web tasks.
Install Mechanism
Installation consists of adding a remote Exa MCP server URL. This is expected for the integration, but users should verify the endpoint and understand that the agent will send requests to that external service.
Credentials
The skill does not request local filesystem access, binaries, package installs, or environment-wide permissions. It optionally uses an Exa API key, which is proportionate but should be protected as a credential.
Persistence & Privilege
The optional deep research tool starts an asynchronous provider-side research job. This is disclosed and purpose-aligned, but it may continue remotely and consume quota after the initial request.
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 31334 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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