code-search

name	code-search
description	Code context using Exa. Finds reliable code docs, snippets, API references, and debugging examples.
context	fork

Code Search (Exa)

Use this skill when the user needs external coding context: official docs, API examples, error explanations, library comparisons, or implementation references that are not already in the repo.

Tool Selection

Intent	Primary Tool	Notes
Find docs, examples, API syntax, or error reports	web_search_exa	Start here for most lookups; include language/library/version in the query.
Read official docs or a promising result	web_fetch_exa	Fetch 1-3 high-signal URLs after discovery.
Need a concise grounded explanation	web_answer_exa	Best for direct questions; ask for citations and short code snippets.
Compare libraries or approaches across sources	web_research_exa	Use only when enabled and the answer needs synthesis, not a quick lookup.
Find similar docs or examples from one strong page	web_find_similar_exa	Use when a seed URL is clearly relevant.

If web_research_exa or web_search_advanced_exa is unavailable, do not pretend it can be used. Fall back to web_search_exa plus selective web_fetch_exa.

Query Writing

• Include the language, framework/library, and version when known: TypeScript 5.7 TypeBox Object additionalProperties.
• Include exact identifiers, error strings, function names, or package names when available.
• Prefer official docs, release notes, issue trackers, and maintainer-authored examples before blogs.
• For debugging, include the error class/message and runtime context.

Recommended Parameters

• web_search_exa
  • { "query": "TypeScript 5.7 TypeBox additionalProperties examples", "numResults": 5 }
• web_fetch_exa
  • { "urls": ["https://example.com/docs/page"], "maxCharacters": 5000 }
• web_answer_exa
  • { "query": "How does TypeBox validate additionalProperties in TypeScript?", "systemPrompt": "Prefer official docs and concise code snippets." }
• web_research_exa
  • { "query": "Compare TypeScript runtime validation libraries for backend APIs, focusing on schema reuse, performance, and ergonomics.", "systemPrompt": "Prefer official docs, maintainer posts, and recent benchmarks. Call out uncertainty.", "outputSchema": { "type": "text" } }

Output Guidance

1. Lead with the answer or snippet the user can use immediately.
2. Cite source URLs for claims that affect implementation decisions.
3. Separate confirmed facts from inferred guidance.
4. Keep follow-up tool calls minimal and targeted.