exa-research

Search the web semantically and return cited sources via Exa API.

473|52|Updated Jan 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BlockRunAI/blockrun-mcp --skill exa-research-blockrunai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: exa-research
Source: https://github.com/BlockRunAI/blockrun-mcp/tree/main/skills/exa-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BlockRunAI/blockrun-mcp --skill exa-research-blockrunai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Neural web search often yields keyword-focused results without grounding. Exa Research enables semantic web search with grounded sources for reliable, citation-backed answers across products, papers, competitors, and web content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Semantic search over web pages, papers, and news with source citations
  • Answer with citations and a list of sources for grounding
  • Contents: fetch full text of URLs for context
  • Similar: discover related sites or competitors

Quick Start

Ask Exa Research to locate recent papers and credible sources about your topic and return a grounded, cited summary.

Frequently Asked Questions about exa-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find credible web sources with citations for academic research?▼

Semantic web search finds credible web sources and citations for academic research by applying neural search to locate relevant papers and content with grounded source URLs.

Can I fetch the full text of web pages after running a semantic search?▼

Yes, after running a semantic search you can fetch the full text contents of the discovered URLs to provide deeper context for your research queries and citation-backed summaries.

What's the best way to discover related sites or competitors for product research?▼

Use the find-similar functionality to discover related sites or competitors by locating web pages semantically similar to a known URL, delivering grounded results for competitive analysis.

Does semantic web search support category filtering for news and academic papers?▼

Semantic web search supports category filtering to narrow results across product research, academic literature, competitive analysis, and content discovery where semantic relevance matters.

How do I get grounded answers with a list of sources instead of keyword-focused results?▼

Use the answer API path to generate grounded answers with a list of sources, moving beyond keyword-focused results by applying neural search to return citation-backed responses.

What are the limitations of neural web search for content discovery?▼

Neural web search for content discovery requires clear cost models and category filtering to manage API usage, and relies on semantic relevance which may miss exact keyword matches.