Comparison
exa-mcp-server vs agentic-awesome-skills
Verdict
Pick exa-mcp-server when exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; agentic-awesome-skills is Python; pick agentic-awesome-skills when agentic-awesome-skills is primarily Python; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | exa-mcp-server | agentic-awesome-skills |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No criticals As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- exa-mcp-server
- Exa MCP for web search and web crawling!
- agentic-awesome-skills
- Library of agentic skills for various AI agents
Stars
- exa-mcp-server
- 4.7k
- agentic-awesome-skills
- 43k
Forks
- exa-mcp-server
- 357
- agentic-awesome-skills
- 6.8k
Open issues
- exa-mcp-server
- 36
- agentic-awesome-skills
- 2
Language
- exa-mcp-server
- TypeScript
- agentic-awesome-skills
- Python
Adopt for
- exa-mcp-server
- -
- agentic-awesome-skills
- Library of agentic skills for various AI agents, offering over 1,900 installable skills across multiple domains.
Persona
- exa-mcp-server
- -
- agentic-awesome-skills
- -
Runtime
- exa-mcp-server
- -
- agentic-awesome-skills
- -
License
- exa-mcp-server
- MIT
- agentic-awesome-skills
- MIT
Last pushed
- exa-mcp-server
- Jul 11, 2026
- agentic-awesome-skills
- Jul 10, 2026
Categories
- exa-mcp-server
- Developer Tools
- agentic-awesome-skills
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- exa-mcp-server
- 0d
- agentic-awesome-skills
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- exa-mcp-server
- 36
- agentic-awesome-skills
- 2
Owner type
- exa-mcp-server
- Organization
- agentic-awesome-skills
- User
Security scan
- exa-mcp-server
- No MCP manifest
- agentic-awesome-skills
- No criticals
Full report
- exa-mcp-server
- Trust report
- agentic-awesome-skills
- Trust report
Choose exa-mcp-server if…
- exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; agentic-awesome-skills is Python.
- Tags unique to exa-mcp-server: web-search, mcp-server, model-context-protocol, websearch.
- More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
When NOT to use exa-mcp-server
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
Choose agentic-awesome-skills if…
- agentic-awesome-skills is primarily Python; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript.
- Pricing: The tool is primarily free and open-source under MIT license, though contributions are likely welcomed for more comprehensive or specialized skills..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to agentic-awesome-skills: agent-skills, developer-tools, ai-agents.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - When you need to enhance a specific domain's functionality with dedicated plugins provided by the library. This tool excels when your AI agent is expected to perform specialized tasks.
When NOT to use agentic-awesome-skills
- - If you are only interested in a few specific skills or plugins available through other dedicated repositories that offer more tailored services.
- - When your project specifically requires integration with platforms not supported by 'agentic-awesome-skills', such as unique proprietary AI systems without existing support from the library.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (exa-labs/exa-mcp-server) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: exa-mcp-server 4.7k · agentic-awesome-skills 43k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between exa-mcp-server and agentic-awesome-skills?
- exa-mcp-server: Exa MCP for web search and web crawling!. agentic-awesome-skills: Library of agentic skills for various AI agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose exa-mcp-server over agentic-awesome-skills?
- Choose exa-mcp-server over agentic-awesome-skills when exa-mcp-server is primarily TypeScript; agentic-awesome-skills is Python; Tags unique to exa-mcp-server: web-search, mcp-server, model-context-protocol, websearch; More recently updated (last pushed Jul 11, 2026).
- When should I choose agentic-awesome-skills over exa-mcp-server?
- Choose agentic-awesome-skills over exa-mcp-server when agentic-awesome-skills is primarily Python; exa-mcp-server is TypeScript; Pricing: The tool is primarily free and open-source under MIT license, though contributions are likely welcomed for more comprehensive or specialized skills.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Tags unique to agentic-awesome-skills: agent-skills, developer-tools, ai-agents; Also covers AI Agents; - When you need to enhance a specific domain's functionality with dedicated plugins provided by the library. This tool excels when your AI agent is expected to perform specialized tasks.
- When should I avoid exa-mcp-server?
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- When should I avoid agentic-awesome-skills?
- - If you are only interested in a few specific skills or plugins available through other dedicated repositories that offer more tailored services. - When your project specifically requires integration with platforms not supported by 'agentic-awesome-skills', such as unique proprietary AI systems without existing support from the library.
- Is exa-mcp-server or agentic-awesome-skills more popular on GitHub?
- agentic-awesome-skills has more GitHub stars (42,843 vs 4,691). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are exa-mcp-server and agentic-awesome-skills open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (exa-mcp-server: MIT, agentic-awesome-skills: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to exa-mcp-server or agentic-awesome-skills?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at exa-mcp-server alternatives and agentic-awesome-skills alternatives (exa-mcp-server markdown twin, agentic-awesome-skills markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, exa-mcp-server or agentic-awesome-skills?
- exa-mcp-server: Very active. agentic-awesome-skills: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for exa-mcp-server and agentic-awesome-skills?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: exa-mcp-server trust report; agentic-awesome-skills trust report.