Code search

Skill sasakiblog26-lgtm/exa-mcp-server/skills/code-search

Code context using Exa. Finds real snippets and docs from GitHub, StackOverflow, and technical docs. Use when searching for code examples, API syntax, library documentation, or debugging help.From its SKILL.md

Install

npx -y skills add sasakiblog26-lgtm/exa-mcp-server --skill code-search

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One thing to look at

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SKILL.md

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Code Context (Exa)

Tool Restriction (Critical)

ONLY use web_search_exa. Do NOT use other Exa tools.

Token Isolation (Critical)

Never run Exa in main context. Always spawn Task agents:

Agent calls web_search_exa
Agent extracts the minimum viable snippet(s) + constraints
Agent deduplicates near-identical results (mirrors, forks, repeated StackOverflow answers) before presenting
Agent returns copyable snippets + brief explanation
Main context stays clean regardless of search volume

When to Use

Use this tool for ANY programming-related request:

API usage and syntax
SDK/library examples
config and setup patterns
framework "how to" questions
debugging when you need authoritative snippets

Query Writing Patterns (High Signal)

To reduce irrelevant results and cross-language noise:

Always include the programming language in the query.
- Example: use "Go generics" instead of just "generics".
When applicable, also include framework + version (e.g., "Next.js 14", "React 19", "Python 3.12").
Include exact identifiers (function/class names, config keys, error messages) when you have them.

Output Format (Recommended)

Return:

Best minimal working snippet(s) (keep it copy/paste friendly)
Notes on version / constraints / gotchas
Sources (URLs if present in returned context)

Before presenting:

Deduplicate similar results and keep only the best representative snippet per approach.

MCP Configuration

{
  "servers": {
    "exa": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.exa.ai/mcp?tools=web_search_exa"
    }
  }
}