exa-install-auth
Install the exa-js SDK and configure API key authentication. Use when setting up a new Exa integration, configuring API keys, or initializing Exa in a Node.js/Python project. Trigger with phrases like "install exa", "setup exa", "exa auth", "configure exa API key", "exa-js".
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Discovery
89%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-structured skill description with strong trigger terms and clear 'what/when' guidance. Its main weakness is that the capability description is somewhat narrow (install + configure), which is appropriate for a setup-focused skill but could benefit from slightly more detail about what the setup enables. The explicit trigger phrases and product-specific terminology make it highly distinctive and easy for Claude to match correctly.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Names the domain (Exa SDK) and some actions (install, configure API key authentication), but doesn't list multiple concrete actions beyond install and configure. It's more focused on setup than a comprehensive list of capabilities. | 2 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both 'what' (install exa-js SDK and configure API key authentication) and 'when' (setting up new Exa integration, configuring API keys, initializing Exa in Node.js/Python), with explicit trigger phrases provided. | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Excellent coverage of natural trigger terms: 'install exa', 'setup exa', 'exa auth', 'configure exa API key', 'exa-js', plus mentions Node.js/Python. These are terms users would naturally say when needing this skill. | 3 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very distinct niche — specifically about Exa SDK installation and API key setup. The product-specific terms ('exa-js', 'Exa') make it highly unlikely to conflict with other skills. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
77%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a solid, actionable setup skill with clear step-by-step workflow and executable code for both Node.js and Python. Its main weakness is moderate verbosity—the overview explains things Claude already knows, and the error table and multiple examples make it longer than necessary for what is fundamentally a simple install-and-configure task. The workflow clarity is strong with an explicit verification step and error recovery guidance.
Suggestions
Trim the overview to remove explanations of what Exa is and how API key auth works—focus only on the SDK package names and dashboard URL.
Consider condensing the error handling table into 2-3 inline comments within the verification code rather than a separate section.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is mostly efficient but includes some unnecessary elements: the overview explains what Exa is and how authentication works (Claude can infer this), the error handling table is somewhat verbose, and the verification step is lengthy. The .gitignore patterns (.env.local, .env.*.local) add minor bloat beyond what's needed. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | All code examples are fully executable and copy-paste ready across both TypeScript and Python. Install commands, environment variable setup, client initialization, and verification are all concrete with specific commands and real code. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | The 4-step sequence is clearly ordered (install → configure → initialize → verify), with Step 4 providing an explicit verification checkpoint including error handling for common failure modes (401, 402). The workflow includes a feedback loop through the error handling table mapping errors to solutions. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | The content is reasonably structured with clear sections, but it's somewhat long for a setup/install skill. The error handling table, multiple examples, and resources section could potentially be referenced externally. However, the 'Next Steps' reference to exa-hello-world is a good one-level-deep pointer. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
81%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 9 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 9 / 11 Passed | |
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