What is Exa Web Search (Free) good for?

Exa Web Search (Free) is a fit for: Code review & GitHub, AI knowledge base, Cursor essentials. See AgentHub scenario pages for pairings.

Exa Web Search (Free) Skill Install & Guide

Q: How do I install Exa Web Search (Free)?

SkillClawHub

io.clawhub.whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free · v1.0.1

Free AI search via Exa MCP. Web search for news/info, code search for docs/examples from GitHub/StackOverflow, company research for business intel. No API key needed.

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Copy the install config on this page first, then verify docs and permissions upstream.

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Overview

Free AI search via Exa MCP. Web search for news/info, code search for docs/examples from GitHub/StackOverflow, company research for business intel. No API key needed. Exa Web Search (Free) is a Agent Skill listed from ClawHub. This page includes an overview, setup tutorial, install commands, and use cases for Trae, Tongyi Lingma, Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code.

Web Search Business Docs GitHub News

Use cases

Code review & GitHub AI knowledge base Cursor essentials

AgentHub Verified AvailabilityTested & Ready

Automated pipeline validated install commands, protocol & client compatibility

Verified At2026-09-30

Install Snippets TestedCLI & JSON config syntax verified

Protocol Handshake ReadyComplies with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications

Origin Registry ActiveSourced from clawhub

Verified Clientsopenclaw、Claude Code、Claude Desktop 等

Security Tier: A+ 级 · 零权限本地沙盒 (A+)·Scanned for high-risk vulnerabilities. Recommended to run with project-scoped permissions.

Score 70/100

Send this prompt to your AI to install the Skill

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Target client (auto-optimizes prompt):

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Follow the install guide at https://myagenthub.cn/install/skill.md?lang=en to automatically detect the current IDE and install the skill "whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free" without asking, and tell me how to verify it afterwards.

💡Paste into your AI coding assistant (Cursor, Trae, Claude Code) — the agent will handle download and configuration automatically.

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# 改 --ai 切换客户端：trae | lingma | workbuddy | kimi | qwen | cursor | claude-code | windsurf | cline | vscode | codex | openclaw
curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai cursor -y

Setup tutorial

Open the Exa Web Search (Free) page and confirm the source is ClawHub.
Copy the install command for Trae, Lingma, Cursor, Claude Code, or universal CLI.
Run it, or place SKILL.md under .trae/skills/, .lingma/skills/, or .cursor/skills/.
Reload the client, then describe your task so the agent can match this skill.

Install commands

Install commands and setup steps are in the HTML so search engines and no-JS browsers can read them without running client JavaScript.

Universal — Skills CLI (recommended)

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

# 改 --ai 切换客户端：trae | lingma | workbuddy | kimi | qwen | cursor | claude-code | windsurf | cline | vscode | codex | openclaw
curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai cursor -y

One-click API download

# 手动下载（Cursor 项目级示例）
mkdir -p .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free

Cursor

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai cursor -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free

ClawHub CLI, then copy

# 在项目根目录执行 install
clawhub install whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free
mkdir -p .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free
cp -R ./skills/exa-web-search-free/. .cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free/

# 源：./skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md
# 目标：.cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md

Trae (ByteDance)

Trae natively supports Skill specs: project-level in .trae/skills/<name>/, global in ~/.trae/skills/
Copy and run the command in your project terminal to download SKILL.md
Reload Trae window, then describe your task in AI chat to activate automatically

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai trae -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .trae/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .trae/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.trae/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.trae/skills/exa-web-search-free

Tongyi Lingma (Alibaba)

Tongyi Lingma supports skills in project .lingma/skills/<name>/ or global ~/.lingma/skills/
Run the command to install SKILL.md
In Lingma Agent mode, prompt your task and the skill will be automatically loaded

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai lingma -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .lingma/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .lingma/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.lingma/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.lingma/skills/exa-web-search-free

WorkBuddy / CodeBuddy (Tencent)

WorkBuddy reads skills only from .workbuddy/skills/<name>/ (user-level ~/.workbuddy/skills/); .codebuddy/skills/ belongs to CodeBuddy
The Skills CLI command installs with -a codebuddy and appends a copy step into .workbuddy/skills
AgentHub CLI (--ai workbuddy) syncs it for you; reload the chat panel so the skill gets indexed

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai workbuddy -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .workbuddy/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .workbuddy/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.workbuddy/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.workbuddy/skills/exa-web-search-free

Claude Code

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai claude-code --global -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/exa-web-search-free

ClawHub CLI, then copy

clawhub install whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/exa-web-search-free
cp -R ./skills/exa-web-search-free/. ~/.claude/skills/exa-web-search-free/

# 源：./skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md
# 目标：~/.claude/skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md
# https://clawhub.ai/whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free

Kimi Code (Moonshot AI)

Kimi Code supports standard Agent Skills: project-level in .agents/skills/<name>/, global in ~/.agents/skills/
Run the command to install
In Kimi Code CLI, describe your task to trigger the skill

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai kimi -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .agents/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .agents/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.agents/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.agents/skills/exa-web-search-free

Qwen Code (Alibaba)

Qwen Code supports project .qwen/skills/<name>/ and global ~/.qwen/skills/
Run the command to deploy SKILL.md
Prompt the agent to trigger the skill

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai qwen -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .qwen/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .qwen/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.qwen/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.qwen/skills/exa-web-search-free

Windsurf

Windsurf supports project-level .windsurf/skills/<name>/ or global ~/.codeium/windsurf/skills/
Run the install command and refresh Cascade
Cascade will auto-activate the skill based on its description

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai windsurf -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .windsurf/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .windsurf/skills/exa-web-search-free

User directory

mkdir -p ~/.codeium/windsurf/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.codeium/windsurf/skills/exa-web-search-free

Cline

Cline supports standard .agents/skills/<name>/ structure
Run the command to install the skill
Ask questions in the Cline panel to trigger the skill

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai cline -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p .agents/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .agents/skills/exa-web-search-free

Cherry Studio

Use this skill as an Assistant system prompt in Cherry Studio
Copy the command to view SKILL.md text
Paste the contents into Cherry Studio Assistant system prompt

# 下载并提取 SKILL.md 指令内容
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -p /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip SKILL.md
# 复制上述输出，粘贴至 Cherry Studio → 助手设置 →「系统提示词」

VS Code / GitHub Copilot

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai vscode -y

One-click API download

curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
mkdir -p .github/skills/exa-web-search-free
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d .github/skills/exa-web-search-free

OpenAI Codex

AgentHub CLI (change --ai)

curl -fsSL "https://myagenthub.cn/cli/agenthub-skill.mjs" | node --input-type=module - init whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free --ai codex --global -y

One-click API download

mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills/exa-web-search-free
curl -sL "https://clawhub.ai/api/v1/download?slug=exa-web-search-free&version=1.0.1" -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip
unzip -o /tmp/exa-web-search-free.zip -d ~/.codex/skills/exa-web-search-free

ClawHub CLI, then copy

clawhub install whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free
mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills/exa-web-search-free
cp -R ./skills/exa-web-search-free/. ~/.codex/skills/exa-web-search-free/

# 源：./skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md
# 目标：~/.codex/skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md

OpenClaw — ClawHub CLI

# OpenClaw / ClawHub CLI（推荐）
# 在项目根或 OpenClaw 工作区目录执行
clawhub install whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free

# 安装后 SKILL.md 位于：
#   ./skills/exa-web-search-free/SKILL.md
# （若已配置 OpenClaw 工作区，则在 <workspace>/skills/exa-web-search-free/）

# 仅查看不安装
clawhub inspect whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free

Troubleshooting & Common ErrorsFAQ

Common connection errors and verified fixes for Exa Web Search (Free)

Getting 'connection closed' or exit code 1 in Cursor / Claude Code for Exa Web Search (Free)?

Usually caused by missing runtime paths or IDE environment inheritance. Fix steps: 1. Verify Node.js 18+ (npx) or Python 3.10+ (uvx) is installed; 2. Run 'which npx' or 'which uvx' in terminal, and replace 'command' with absolute path; 3. Reload or restart the client window after modifying config.

Fix Snippet

# Check binary path in terminal:
which npx
node -v

Getting 'spawn npx ENOENT' or 'command not found'?

The editor background process does not inherit your full terminal PATH. Solution: Globally install the package, or set the absolute binary path (e.g. C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.cmd on Windows, or /usr/local/bin/npx on macOS).

Tool calls timing out or failing to download packages?

First-time package downloading might be slow or timeout due to network limits. Configure a reliable mirror or check outbound proxy settings.

Agent does not match or apply Exa Web Search (Free) during conversations?

Verify SKILL.md is located at .cursor/skills/Exa Web Search (Free)/SKILL.md (Cursor) or ~/.claude/skills/Exa Web Search (Free)/SKILL.md (Claude Code). You can explicitly mention the skill name in your prompt to boost match confidence.

Still not connecting? Read the MCP troubleshooting guide →

Tool Mock Playground

Sandbox

Exa Web Search (Free) Rule Injection & Agent Behavior Simulation · Preview tool schema & outputs without local runtime

Sandbox Ready

fn: agent_skill_runtimeInject system prompt guidelines & workflow constraints from Exa Web Search (Free)

Request ArgumentsJSON Schema

{
  "skill": "Exa Web Search (Free)",
  "rulePath": ".cursor/skills/exa-web-search-free-/SKILL.md",
  "userGoal": "请使用 Exa Web Search (Free) 的方法与标准帮我完成当前任务",
  "client": "Cursor / Claude Code"
}

💡Parameters generated dynamically by Agent runtime

Agent Tool Output

Click 'Run Mock' above

to preview the raw response returned to the LLM

Env: AgentHub Virtual SandboxJSON-RPC 2.0

Decision Guide: Why & When to Use

Assess suitability before installing to save trial-and-error time

Best Suited For

PR review
Changelog generation
Cross-repo issue search

When NOT to Use

Replacing human security audit
Unauthorized repo access

Recommended Workflow Pairing:View Scenario →

Exa Web Search (Free) + Scenario Prompt → Complete Agent Automation

Skill hands-on: install to visible results

Follow the full lab (expected UI/output + contrast checks). After installing this item, verify with the tutorial prompts.

Open tutorial →

An Agent Skill is a folder with SKILL.md instructions. After install, the AI loads it automatically when your task matches its description.

How to use

After installing, describe your task in chat (or mention the skill name). The agent reads the skill description to decide when to activate it, then follows the instructions in SKILL.md. Check loaded skills via /skills in Claude Code or in your client settings.

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Unified Manifest

{
  "id": "io.clawhub.whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free",
  "type": "skill",
  "version": "1.0.1",
  "displayName": "Exa Web Search (Free)",
  "description": "Free AI search via Exa MCP. Web search for news/info, code search for docs/examples from GitHub/StackOverflow, company research for business intel. No API key needed.",
  "author": {
    "name": "whiteknight07",
    "url": "https://clawhub.ai/whiteknight07"
  },
  "homepage": "https://clawhub.ai/whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free",
  "distribution": {
    "packages": [
      {
        "registryType": "source",
        "identifier": "whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free",
        "version": "1.0.1",
        "runtimeHint": "clawhub install"
      }
    ],
    "remotes": []
  },
  "dependencies": [],
  "installTargets": [
    "openclaw",
    "claude-code",
    "claude-desktop",
    "cursor",
    "codex",
    "vscode"
  ],
  "keywords": [
    "downloads:31055",
    "stars:68",
    "installs:903",
    "Web Search",
    "Business",
    "Docs",
    "GitHub",
    "News"
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "origin": "clawhub",
    "originalId": "whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free",
    "originalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/whiteknight07/exa-web-search-free",
    "isOfficial": false,
    "status": "active"
  }
}