- name
- exa
- description
- Use when tasks need Exa MCP for web or people research, or when preparing Exa MCP server configuration with a fixed tool set. Trigger for requests to run Exa search, advanced Exa search, people search, or summarize Exa-based findings with source links.
Exa MCP Skill
Workflow
- Clarify the research goal, scope, and output format.
- Select one enabled tool using the guide below:
web_search_exa,web_search_advanced_exa,people_search_exa. - Prefer the hosted Exa MCP endpoint with fixed tools in the URL query.
- Return concise findings with links and explicit unknowns.
- On rate limits (
429), reduce query breadth or require an API key.
Tool Policy
- Enabled now:
web_search_exa,web_search_advanced_exa,people_search_exa. - Keep all other Exa tools disabled unless the user explicitly asks to expand.
Tool Selection Guide
- Use
web_search_exafor fast, broad discovery when the user asks general web research.
Example intent: "Find the latest docs and announcements about X."
- Use
web_search_advanced_exafor precision research when you must constrain by domains, freshness, depth, or richer query controls.
Example intent: "Search only official docs and recent sources for X."
- Use
people_search_exawhen the task is about identifying people, roles, background, or profile-style information.
Example intent: "Find people working on X at company Y."
Selection Rules
- Start with
web_search_exawhen speed and coverage matter more than strict filtering. - Choose
web_search_advanced_exawhenweb_search_exareturns noisy or insufficiently targeted results. - Choose
people_search_exaonly for person-centric requests, not generic topic research.
Config Reference
- Read
references/exa-mcp-setup.mdfor URL templates and generic MCP snippets.