• CLEAN DATA
  • TARGETED SEARCH
  • CONTEXT READY
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to extract clean web text with your AI

Connect Exa once, then let your agent navigate the web to find and read specific pages for you.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

How can I get clean text from a website using my AI?

Your agent uses Exa to locate specific URLs and pulls the raw text content directly into your chat. This removes the noise of web layouts so you can feed clean data into long-context windows.

The results of the extraction

What you get from the agent

Once the agent finishes the task, you'll have these specific outcomes.

CLEAN DATA

Raw text content

The agent strips away HTML, ads, and navigation menus. You get the actual words from the page to use in your prompts.

TARGETED SEARCH

Specific URL discovery

Instead of general browsing, the agent finds the exact pages you need. This ensures the data matches your specific intent.

CONTEXT READY

Long-context feeding

The extracted text is formatted for easy ingestion. You can immediately paste it into a large window for analysis.

HUMAN REVIEW

Manual verification

The AI provides the text, but you decide if the source is reliable. You remain in control of which data is trusted.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The agent handles the heavy lifting of searching and parsing so you don't have to copy-paste manually.

  1. Find the right pages

    The agent searches the web to identify the most relevant URLs based on your specific query.

    search_with_contents

  2. Pull the text

    Once the URLs are found, the agent visits the sites to grab the readable text content.

    get_contents

  3. Clean the noise

    The agent filters out the junk like scripts and styling to leave only the core information.

    get_contents

  4. Deliver to chat

    The final, clean text is presented directly in your conversation for immediate use.

    get_contents

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the extraction process.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed descriptions with your actual search targets.

Exa Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJWfx27znLoh5QsmubAyUUxxisJhzEEUQBbQ7ZWl/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Exa capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exa-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FJWfx27znLoh5QsmubAyUUxxisJhzEEUQBbQ7ZWl/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find the top three articles about [topic] and give me the raw text from each.

  • Search for [company name]'s latest press releases and pull the text content.

  • Locate the documentation for [software library] and extract the text from the installation page.

  • Find specific URLs related to [industry news] and get the clean text for me to read.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Exa once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure. You can find the full technical details on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI browse the web like a human does?

    No. The agent uses specific tools to find and read content rather than clicking through links manually.

  • 02

    Will the AI save the text it finds to my local drive?

    No. The agent brings the text into your chat window. You have to manually save it if you want it on your computer.

  • 03

    Does it extract images and videos?

    No. This process is designed to pull clean, readable text content only.

  • 04

    Can the AI change the content on the website?

    No. The agent only reads content. It has no ability to edit or delete anything on the web.

  • 05

    How does it handle paywalled sites?

    The agent can only access content that is publicly available through the search and retrieval tools.

  • More questions about Exa? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Exa Connector can do

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