Can I use Exa AI as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a Exa AI CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose Exa AI through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected Exa AI tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are Exa AI credentials stored?

Exa AI credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for Exa AI MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

Exa AI CLI for Coding Agents

Use the Exa AI CLI for coding agents with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

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Exa AI CLI for Coding Agents

Let coding agents discover schemas and execute integration functions through CLI commands or MCP.

Use this pattern when another coding agent needs exact commands and schema discovery. The Exa AI CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# Exa AI CLI for Coding Agents
kosmokrator integrations:configure exa --set api_key="$EXA_API_KEY" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call exa.exa_search '{"query":"example_query","num_results":1,"use_autoprompt":true,"type":"example_type","category":"example_category","start_published_date":"example_start_published_date"}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect Exa AI docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs exa --json
kosmo integrations:docs exa.exa_search --json
kosmo integrations:schema exa.exa_search --json
kosmo integrations:search "Exa AI" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful Exa AI CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`exa.exa_search`	Read	query, num_results, use_autoprompt, type, category, start_published_date	Perform a neural search query across the web using Exa AI. Returns a list of relevant pages with titles, URLs, and scores. Supports filtering by category, date range, and autoprompt mode.
`exa.exa_find_similar`	Read	url, num_results	Find web pages similar to a given URL. Useful for discovering related content, competitors, or alternative resources. Returns a list of similar pages with titles, URLs, and scores.
`exa.exa_get_contents`	Read	ids, text, highlights	Retrieve the full text contents and optional highlights for a list of Exa document IDs. Use this after a search or findSimilar call to get the actual page content.
`exa.exa_search_and_contents`	Read	query, num_results, use_autoprompt, type, category, start_published_date, text, highlights	Search the web and retrieve full page contents in one call. Combines search and content retrieval into a single request for efficiency. Returns results with both metadata and full text content.
`exa.exa_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the currently authenticated Exa user's profile information, including email and API usage details. Useful for verifying credentials.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related Exa AI CLI Pages

CI Exa AI CLI for CI. Cron Jobs Exa AI CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts Exa AI CLI for shell scripts. Headless Automation Exa AI CLI for headless automation.