Exa Web Search & Content Extraction

Real-time web search and content extraction powered by Exa AI.

Usage

Use the Python script at scripts/exa.py . Requires EXA_API_KEY environment variable.

Web Search

Basic search

python scripts/exa.py search --query "latest AI research"

Fast search for simple queries

python scripts/exa.py search --query "node.js version" --type fast

Deep search for comprehensive results

python scripts/exa.py search --query "React server components" --type deep --num-results 10

With full text content

python scripts/exa.py search --query "GraphQL best practices" --text

Filter by domain

python scripts/exa.py search --query "LLM research" --include-domains "arxiv.org,paperswithcode.com"

Filter by date

python scripts/exa.py search --query "AI news" --start-date "2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z"

Extract URL Content

Extract from documentation

python scripts/exa.py contents --urls "https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/classes.html"

Multiple URLs

python scripts/exa.py contents --urls "https://example.com/page1,https://example.com/page2"

Prefer live content

python scripts/exa.py contents --urls "https://example.com/page" --livecrawl preferred

Code Examples

Find code examples

python scripts/exa.py code --query "React useState hook examples"

Quick syntax lookup

python scripts/exa.py code --query "Python list comprehension" --tokens 2000

Detailed patterns

python scripts/exa.py code --query "GraphQL resolver patterns" --tokens 15000

Search Types

Type Use Case Speed

fast

Quick lookups, simple queries Fastest

auto

General purpose (default) Medium

deep

Complex research, comprehensive Slowest

When to Use Each Command

Use search

Use contents

Use code

Finding relevant pages Have a specific URL Programming questions

General web research Extracting known content API/library usage

News and articles Reading documentation Code examples

Query Tips

• Be specific: "React useEffect cleanup function examples" not "useEffect"

• Include the library/framework name

• Specify the programming language

• Mention the use case (authentication, caching, etc.)

Rules

• Use --type fast for simple factual queries

• Use --type deep for research requiring comprehensive results

• Use --text to get full page content in search results

• Use code command for programming questions instead of search

• Use contents when you have a specific URL to extract

• Use --format json for structured output when needed