code-search-exa

name	code-search-exa
description	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. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"exa-labs"}

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:

1. Best minimal working snippet(s) (keep it copy/paste friendly)
2. Notes on version / constraints / gotchas
3. 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"
    }
  }
}

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