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Use Exa Search when you want a workflow step to search the web with Exa and control how much content, filtering, and summarization Fetch Hive returns.

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Configuration

OptionRequiredDescription
NameNoLabel for the step in the workflow canvas.
Search QueryYesQuery in Search Query. This field supports workflow variables through Insert Variable.
Search TypeNoSearch mode in Search Type. Available values are neural, keyword, and auto.
Number of ResultsNoNumber of results in Number of results.
Domain Filter ModeNoWhether Domain Filter should include or exclude the listed domains.
Domain FilterNoComma-delimited domains in Domain Filter. This field supports workflow variables through Insert Variable.
TextNoControls whether result text is included with each result.
Max CharactersNoMaximum characters per result when Text is enabled.
SummaryNoControls whether result summaries are returned.
Summary QueryNoOptional Summary query used when Summary is enabled. This field supports workflow variables through Insert Variable.
Charge TypeNoValue selected in Charge type. Available values are Hosted and Personal.
When the step failsNoControls whether the workflow should Terminate Workflow or Continue if this step fails.
Add this step from the Research group in Search steps….
The Search Type tabs let you choose between Neural, Keyword, and Auto. Domain Filter supports both include and exclude modes. Turn Text on if you want result content, and turn Summary on if you want a summary for each result.

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Output

Click Run in the step header to test the step. Fetch Hive shows the Exa result output in Output after the run completes. Use the variable picker in a later step to insert the exact output path available for that run. The base reference is: 
{{STEP_IDENTIFIER.output}}
If you want the full result set, reference the base output directly: 
{{step_2.output}}
The exact shape depends on which options you enable. For example, text and summary fields only appear when those features are turned on. Use the variable picker after a test run to inspect the returned fields.

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Example

Add Exa Search from the Research group in Search steps…. Set Name to something like Find enterprise AI vendors. Enter your query in Search Query. If the query should reuse workflow data, click Insert Variable and add that reference. Choose Search Type based on how specific the search should be, then set Number of results. If you want to narrow the search, add domains in Domain Filter and choose Include or Exclude. Turn Text on if you want content from each result, and set Maximum characters per result if needed. Turn Summary on if you want a summary for each result. Add a Summary query if the summary should answer a more specific question than the main search. Choose Charge type, click Run, and review the returned results in Output.

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Notes

  • Domain Filter accepts comma-delimited base domains and subdomains.
  • Maximum characters per result only matters when Text is enabled.
  • Summary query is optional. If you leave it blank, Fetch Hive uses the step’s existing query context.
See also: Creating and Editing, Testing and Iteration, and Error Handling