Exa Web Search CLI
Use Exa semantic web search from the command line.Prerequisites
Commands
List Tools
Tool Information
Health Check
Test Tool
Run Search Agent
Tool Options
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
type | string | auto | Search type: auto, neural, fast, deep |
numResults | number | 10 | Number of results to return |
category | string | - | Filter by category |
includeDomains | string[] | - | Domains to include |
excludeDomains | string[] | - | Domains to exclude |
Examples
Basic Search
Company Research
News Search
Academic Research
JSON Output
Combining with Other Tools
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
EXA_API_KEY | Yes | Your Exa API key |
OPENAI_API_KEY | Yes | OpenAI API key for the agent |
Troubleshooting
Missing API Key
Package Not Installed
Rate Limiting
If you encounter rate limits:- Reduce
numResults - Add delays between requests
- Check your Exa plan limits
Related Commands
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