exa-search

Search the web using Exa AI instead of Brave (MCP-compatible endpoint)

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Search the web using Exa AI instead of Brave (MCP-compatible endpoint)

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What this skill can do and what it asks for, from its SKILL.md. Checked Oct 25, 2026.

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What's inside

Skill name: exa-search
Description: Search the web using Exa AI instead of Brave (MCP-compatible endpoint)
License: MIT
Instructions: 45 lines in SKILL.md · view on GitHub

Before installing

Ships executable scripts

Files (2)

SKILL.md
search.sh

SKILL.md (first lines)

# Exa Search

Search the web using Exa AI. Use this **INSTEAD of** the built-in `web_search` tool (which uses Brave).

## Quick Start

```bash
# Set your API key (one-time setup)
export EXA_API_KEY="your_key_here"  # Add to ~/.openclaw/.env for persistence

# Run a search
~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/exa-search/search.sh "your query" 5
```

## Get API Key

1. Go to https://dashboard.exa.ai/api-keys
2. Create a new API key
3. Set it in your environment: `EXA_API_KEY=...`

## Why Exa?

- **Semantic search** - understands meaning, not just keywords
- **Better for AI/tech content** - designed for LLM workflows  
- **Clean results** - structured, relevant output
- **MCP-ready** - uses Model Context Protocol (future-proof)

## Comparison

| Feature | Exa | Brave |
|---------|-----|-------|
| Semantic search | ✅ | ❌ |
| Real-time web | ✅ | ✅ |
| Code/examples focus | ✅ | ⚠️ |
| Free tier | ✅ | ✅ |
| MCP support | ✅ | ❌ |

## MCP Server

The full Exa MCP server is available at `https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp`. 
When OpenClaw adds native MCP support, this skill will connect directly.

For now, use the `search.sh` script which calls the Exa REST API.

From consuelohq/openengineer, MIT.

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Last commit (this folder): Feb 7, 2026 (8 months ago)

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Details

License: MIT
Repository: github.com/consuelohq/openengineer
First seen: Oct 24, 2026
Last checked: Oct 24, 2026
Source: GitHub github-graphql

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exa-search skill. Agent Mart. https://agentmart.dev/skills/consuelohq-exa-search (last updated 2026-10-24)