System Prompt / Instructions
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
- Install the skill using the command above
- Configure Exa API key
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is exa-search?
exa-search is an expert AI persona designed to improve your coding workflow. Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API It provides senior-level context directly within your IDE.
How do I install the exa-search skill in Cursor or Windsurf?
To install the exa-search skill, download the package, extract the files to your project's .cursor/skills directory, and type @exa-search in your editor chat to activate the expert instructions.
Is exa-search free to download?
Yes, the exa-search AI persona is completely free to download and integrate into compatible Agentic IDEs like Cursor, Windsurf, Github Copilot, and Anthropic MCP servers.
exa-search
Semantic search, similar content discovery, and structured research using Exa API
Download Skill PackageIDE Invocation
Platform
Price
Setup Instructions
Cursor & Windsurf
- Download the zip file above.
- Extract to
.cursor/skills - Type
@exa-searchin editor chat.
Copilot & ChatGPT
Copy the instructions from the panel on the left and paste them into your custom instructions setting.
"Adding this exa-search persona to my Cursor workspace completely changed the quality of code my AI generates. Saves me hours every week."
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